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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. The _________ experience can be created by a person and the proof is seen in times when a person feels in control of their actions.

2. The definition of happiness, according to the author, doesn't really matter in the big _________.

3. A large portion of enjoyable acts are those which often involve __________ as well.

4. The author reminds the readers that __________ is a great contributor to the achievement of flow.

5. A rock climber's _________ can change when they feel an unusual rock as they are ascending a mountain.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the conditions in which flow can be experienced, according to the author at the start of the chapter?

2. What are the five key factors that can assure that a child may have an optimum experience in his life?

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

4. What are some of the ways in which people find happiness, according to the author in the book?

5. What are some of the problems an autoletic person can encounter in trying to achieve flow?

6. What is the question that the book says psychologists and philosophers are no closer to finding the answer to?

7. What might happen if a person were to burst into an office demanding answers as to why they got passed over for a promotion?

8. What does the author think would happen if a person did not have a consciousness?

9. Since it is not necessarily the events in one's life that cause happiness, what does the author propose causes the happiness around events?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author says that in order to change the world, one must change himself first.

Part 1: Do you agree with the statement of the author? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you think people could begin to change themselves in order to change the world?

Part 3: Why do you think that some people believe that everyone else has to change for them?

Essay Topic 2

The author has come up with the concept of 'flow' and that this is the state in which happiness is found.

Part 1: How might you define 'flow' as it is seen in your own life?

Part 2: Why do you think the term 'flow' works for the discussion the author wants to have? Or doesn't it?

Part 3: In what ways do you think 'flow' affects everyday life? Or doesn't it? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The author states that it is necessary that a person works in order to survive in the world.

Part 1: Why is it necessary for people to work in order to survive in the world?

Part 2: What happens to the person who doesn't choose to work or who can not work? How are they perceived?

Part 3: Do you feel that work is necessary to be a productive part of society? Support your answer.

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