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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. If the body is not involved in physical activity, then the __________ will reveal itself, according to the author.

2. No matter what happens in life, many experts do believe that people are able to adjust and eventually will be able to find _________ once more.

3. The Amish have a tradition of _________ people who misbehave or who break the law within their tradition.

4. __________ is a very large part of some cultures and is typically not a group activity that one shares.

5. Flow goes much deeper than a quest for _______. In fact, material possessions may be seen as icing on the cake.

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of animals does the author say that humans are by nature?

2. What are the three basic things a person needs to cope with the obstacles in one's life, according to this section of the book?

3. What becomes a distant memory as the economy demands more of a person's time at work?

4. What used to be the reason for people to get married to each other, though the reasons have changed today?

5. What did Sigmund Freud have to say about the recipe for happiness; what it includes in his opinion?

6. What happens to those people in a society who are shunned and taken out of the community where they live?

7. What must happen in relation to work in order for a person to obtain optimal flow?

8. What are some of the downsides of solitude when it is not actively pursued for a person?

9. What does the author believe happens when the mind doesn't have any real demands for its attention?

10. What can the use of one's memory help a person do in his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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