Man's Search for Meaning Quiz

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1.

What importance does Frankl give to the numbers assigned to prisoners? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 115))

The use of numbers was part of a program to erase the prisoner's name, history, and past.

This was just one more humiliation.

These were assigned because they were simpler and more economical to tattoo on prisoner's bodies than full names.

This was a method devised at Auschwitz in order to easily track prisoners that were transported from one concentration camp to another.

2.

What is Frankl's opinion of love? (from "Logotherapy in a Nutshell" (through page 157))

It is a great way to find meaning.

True service to another human being leads to a meaningful life.

It is essential to a happy life.

It is the only way to grasp another human being.

3.

What does Frankl write about those with very difficult circumstances, such as being diagnosed with a terminal illness? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 115))

He believes that those who are discreet and do not complain can die with dignity.

He writes that these circumstances create martyrs.

Frankl believes that these circumstances would cause anyone to suffer terribly.

He believes that people can rise above his outward fate.

4.

What have people who have failed at their own suicide attempts shared with Frankl? (from "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179))

They were frustated because of a lack of meaning.

They were happy that the suicide failed.

They were humiliated by their failed attempt.

They were unhappy to stay alive.

5.

Frankl cites studies in which aggression is built up between groups of Boy Scouts. How were researchers successful in causing the aggression to subside? (from "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179))

Offering a common treat to all the boys.

Having a meeting in which the boys themselves write new rules.

Yelling.

Joining the groups in a common cause.

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Man's Search for Meaning Quiz

Man's Search for Meaning Quiz

What importance does Frankl give to the numbers assigned to prisoners? (from &quot;Experiences in a Concentration Camp&quot; (through page 115))

What is Frankl's opinion of love? (from &quot;Logotherapy in a Nutshell&quot; (through page 157))

What does Frankl write about those with very difficult circumstances, such as being diagnosed with a terminal illness? (from &quot;Experiences in a Concentration Camp&quot; (through page 115))

What have people who have failed at their own suicide attempts shared with Frankl? (from &quot;The Case for a Tragic Optimism&quot; (through page 179))

Frankl cites studies in which aggression is built up between groups of Boy Scouts. How were researchers successful in causing the aggression to subside? (from &quot;The Case for a Tragic Optimism&quot; (through page 179))

What importance does Frankl give to the numbers assigned to prisoners? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 115))

What is Frankl's opinion of love? (from "Logotherapy in a Nutshell" (through page 157))

What does Frankl write about those with very difficult circumstances, such as being diagnosed with a terminal illness? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 115))

What have people who have failed at their own suicide attempts shared with Frankl? (from "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179))

Frankl cites studies in which aggression is built up between groups of Boy Scouts. How were researchers successful in causing the aggression to subside? (from "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179))