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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 the final analysis of the _________ order of the consciousness is incomplete and that it requires further study.

2. There will be times in our lives when an event that is completely _____________ will bring us tremendous joy.

3. The _________ experience can be created by a person and the proof is seen in times when a person feels in control of their actions.

4. When there is no real sense of self within a person because of the outside distractions, that person is said to be ______________.

5. Contrary to popular belief, consciousness is not a ___________ thing, according to the author's findings.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the five key factors that can assure that a child may have an optimum experience in his life?

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

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

5. Since it is not necessarily the events in one's life that cause happiness, what does the author propose causes the happiness around events?

6. When does psychic entropy occur, according to the author when speaking of the presence of self?

7. What can the self give insight into, according to Csikszentmihalyi in this section of the book?

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

9. Why does the author not think it is possible to expand the consciousness indefinitely?

10. What are some of the ways in which people find happiness, according to the author in the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Solitude can be a blessing for some and a curse for others, depending on their needs.

Part 1: How do you feel about the idea of solitude? Is it enjoyable? Unbearable?

Part 2: Do you think all people need to have some solitude?

Part 3: Why do you think the solitude can help a person regain focus in their lives?

Essay Topic 3

The conflict of self and outside events can cause psychic entropy, according to the author.

Part 1: Can you come up with an example of how outside events can cause troubles in the mind?

Part 2: Why do you think the self can't always reconcile events that take place outside of itself?

Part 3: Do you believe the self and outside events need to always be congruent? Why or why not?

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