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

2. Setting goals and receiving __________ feedback are crucial elements to achieving enjoyment, according to the author.

3. At other times, a well-planned event may exceed one's expectations to such a degree that it can cause one to experience __________.

4. ____________ has been a focus of human philosophy since the time of Aristotle.

5. Others may see and perceive the information about a person's consciousness, but it will never be the same as the persons' s view of ________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the author want people to realize about the idea of challenges?

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

5. How are people's perceptions affected, according to the author of this book?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author asserts that children can be taught from a young age to learn how to create flow in their lives.

Part 1: Do you think the children are naturally better at finding flow in their lives? Why?

Part 2: How do you think a parent could help a child find flow in their lives?

Part 3: Why do you think it's important to help children learn to find flow in their lives?

Essay Topic 2

According to the author, the idea of consciousness allows a person to create their own decisions and reactions to the world.

Part 1: How do you define the idea of consciousness in your own life?

Part 2: Do you believe the consciousness is inherent in life or is it something that you can cultivate? Why?

Part 3: Do you think it's better to react without thought or to take time when reacting to situations? Why?

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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