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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author believes that happiness is not an elusive goal, that it can be achieved through the control of ________________.

2. In order to understand the idea of flow, a person needs to be aware of the __________ to personal fulfillment.

3. Once one can process the conflicting behaviors and information, then things can return to __________ for the person.

4. Pleasure may arise from a _____________, while enjoyment comes from a windfall at a casino.

5. In many cases, an event may be noticed, but not ____________, according to the author.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two main strategies, according to the author, for improving one's life?

2. What are some of the problems an autoletic person can encounter in trying to achieve flow?

3. How does the author say that happiness can be achieved, as he does not believe it is an unattainable goal?

4. What are the conditions in which flow can be experienced, according to the author at the start of the chapter?

5. What are some crucial elements in achieving enjoyment in one's life, according to this book?

6. What is the definition of flow, according to the findings of the author in this book?

7. What is the example that is given in this section of the book to show a situation in which a person can apply the answer to #17?

8. What does it mean when an event escapes a person's consciousness, according to the author?

9. Why does the author believe that we are limited in experiencing complete joy?

10. What does Csikszentmihalyi mean when he talks about the idea of an autotelic person?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Self-consciousness is caused by feeling threatened in some way, according to the author of the book.

Part 1: Why do you think self-consciousness occurs when someone feels threatened?

Part 2: Do you feel that your self image is affected when you are threatened in some way? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think that one could maintain their self image when being threatened?

Essay Topic 2

Changing external conditions is one of the ways in which the quality of life can be improved, according to the author.

Part 1: Why do you think changing things outside of yourself makes you happier?

Part 2: Do you agree that changing things around you is a way to create permanent happiness?

Part 3: In what ways do you think that changing the external conditions of your life may not cause happiness?

Essay Topic 3

The idea that many people believe they are supposed to be happy or not is one that seems to create a difficult position for the book and the author.

Part 1: Do you believe that everyone in the world is meant to be happy?

Part 2: Why do you think some people believe they are not supposed to be happy?

Part 3: How do you feel about the discussion of happiness? Does this seem to be an important question in your life?

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