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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. What system within the body is responsible for rewards?
2. In what journal was the case about Capgras delusion first published?
3. What is the Samadhiraja Sutra?
4. The author states that one must simply attempt to move toward not-self through performing what action?
5. What is Robert Zajonc's field of expertise?
Short Essay Questions
1. What three careers are used to characterize the three different schools of meditation and on which type does the author focus within Buddhism is True?
2. In what way is Robert Wright's writing style self-referential?
3. How does the author use self-deprecation and discussion of his own flaws to further his purpose?
4. Discuss an instance when the author points out a potential pitfall of a regular meditation practice.
5. How does the author characterize the emotion of jealousy?
6. What is the purpose for observing one's own thoughts within a meditation session?
7. For what purpose does the author discuss his disagreement with a prominent meditation teacher?
8. What is the purpose of mindfulness meditation and how is it performed?
9. Describe Plato's use of the horse and charioteer analogy to comment on the relationship between feelings and the rational self.
10. How does the author characterize the difference between tribal psychology and general psychology?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What ultimate message is Robert Wright's book Buddhism is True sending about the nature and value of compassion?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the motif of sound within Robert Wright's book Buddhism is True.
Essay Topic 3
What messages does Robert Wright's book Buddhism is True send to the audience about the themes of isolation and outreach?
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