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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened when the author analyzed closely his feelings before his speech at Poptech?
(a) The anxiety seemed to ebb.
(b) The shame increased.
(c) The fear stayed within practicable limits.
(d) The fear went away.

2. What emotion does the author say he feels when he is getting ready for a public speaking engagement?
(a) Weakness.
(b) Pride.
(c) Anxiety.
(d) Shame.

3. What is NOT an element the author lists as being said by Jesus Christ?
(a) I am the truth.
(b) I am the life.
(c) I am the love.
(d) I am the way.

4. An intertemporal utility function represents how willing a person is to delay what?
(a) Injury.
(b) Gratification.
(c) Death.
(d) Understanding.

5. The Buddha stated that what emotion has a "poisoned root and honeyed tip" (30)?
(a) Ecstasy.
(b) Pride.
(c) Anger.
(d) Jealousy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animals are involved in the pellet experiment described by the author?

2. Which philosopher is said to have had ideas that clearly reflect Buddhist ideals and that are reflected in modern psychology studies?

3. What do psychologists call the network in the brain that is active when people are not doing anything in particular?

4. What adverb is used to describe briefly exposing someone to a word or an image, but not long enough for conscious awareness to set in?

5. What problem does the author say afflicts him when he is trying to work?

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