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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. _______ is another physical activity which relies on the rhythmic movement to produce flow.

2. Many believe that the excitement of the challenge comes from _____________ of a particular situation.

3. ________ can teach a person how to exert the control and thereby steer the consciousness in the direction of joy and harmony.

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

5. In the end, a man may be passed over for a promotion because he is more qualified in a certain __________.

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. What is a person able to do as a result of having a consciousness, according to the author?

4. What is the difference between pleasure and enjoyment, according to the author of the book?

5. What does the author think would happen if a person did not have a consciousness?

6. Where does flow tend to occur most often in life, according to the author?

7. What does the author say goes hand in hand with many things that are enjoyable?

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

9. What is consciousness, according to the author, causing it to seem less like a mystical thing?

10. What happens to the self during experience, according to the author?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Flow can also be generated in the mind, not just in the body through physical activities.

Part 1: Why do you think flow is easier to find during physical activities?

Part 2: How do you think the mind can begin to achieve flow on a regular basis?

Part 3: In what ways do you think you strive to find flow in your own life?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Building the memory is another practice that is cited in the expansion of mental skill.

Part 1: Do you think your memory is strong? Support your answer with examples.

Part 2: How do you think a person could work to improve their memory?

Part 3: If a person doesn't have a good memory, can they still practice flow? Why or why not?

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