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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While having a/an ____________________ is possible at any given moment, flow tends to occur more in a structured atmosphere.
(a) Orgasm.
(b) Open session.
(c) Optimal moment.
(d) Success story.

2. To have happiness, to find _________, one must realize that changing one's reactions is simpler and more effective.
(a) Success.
(b) Money.
(c) Truth.
(d) Flow.

3. There will be times in our lives when an event that is completely _____________ will bring us tremendous joy.
(a) Nonsense.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Unplanned.
(d) Boring.

4. The consciousness allows a person to invent ______________, create lies, and to envision works of art.
(a) Money.
(b) People.
(c) Information.
(d) Decisions.

5. In a structured atmosphere, it is possible and easier to measure optimal experience through a _______________.
(a) Planned activity.
(b) Game.
(c) Chart.
(d) Reward system.

6. In a culture where dancing is not permitted, the situation will require a change in order for the dancer to feel ___________.
(a) Truthful.
(b) Fulfilled.
(c) A part of the group.
(d) Supported.

7. While there are things which can not be changed, there are ways in which one can be as __________ as possible to prevent disaster.
(a) Honest.
(b) Present.
(c) Proactive.
(d) Helpful.

8. While talking about the passed over promotion may not yield any benefits, it can create a more ____________ work environment.
(a) Truthful.
(b) Manageable.
(c) Harmonious.
(d) Helpful.

9. A man who ________ may put himself into hot water and alienate a boss, causing him to have a lesser chance of getting a promotion.
(a) Laughs.
(b) Cries.
(c) Rages.
(d) Smiles.

10. What is NOT one of the areas that the author cites has having altered the course of during the book?
(a) Juvenile rehabilitation.
(b) Occupational therapy.
(c) Geriatric care.
(d) Government policy.

11. Consciousness will always allow random thoughts and events to creep in, even if one is currently ______________.
(a) Engaged in another task.
(b) Dead.
(c) Praying.
(d) Asleep.

12. For many reasons, the idea of psychic entropy is the direct opposite of optimal __________, according to the author.
(a) Honor.
(b) Truth.
(c) Experience.
(d) Living.

13. Merging action with __________ also can increase flow, as in the case of physical activity, according to the author.
(a) Goals.
(b) Awareness.
(c) Purpose.
(d) Truth.

14. When events or information clashes with a person's sense of self, then _____________ entropy can occur.
(a) Soul.
(b) Book.
(c) Psychic.
(d) Connnection.

15. ____________ has been a focus of human philosophy since the time of Aristotle.
(a) Anger.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Sadness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Another condition of flow is how the __________ affects a person's goals and desires for their lives.

2. Consciousness also allows a person to determine happiness or misery despite _______________.

3. The question of what is ____________ is the one question that modern poets, philosophers, and psychologists can't seem to answer.

4. The author points out that there are events in one's life which may escape a person's _________________.

5. Any action which requires attention from a person will results in the removal of the ability to fully __________ on other things.

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