Man's Search for Meaning Quiz

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1.

When does the third phase of the prisoners' psychology begin? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 115))

After depression.

Once they are no longer afraid.

At liberation.

After all hope is lost.

2.

What happened, according to the author, to the instinct to violence in the prisoners? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 115))

It decreased as they saw the harm violence made.

It completely disappeared as they learned what being a victim was like.

They reacted more and more irritably when faced with violence.

It grew as they saw more and more violence.

3.

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))

Yelling.

Joining the groups in a common cause.

Offering a common treat to all the boys.

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

4.

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 writes that these circumstances create martyrs.

He believes that people can rise above his outward fate.

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

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

5.

What is the existential vacuum? (from "Logotherapy in a Nutshell" (through page 157))

A process that patients with anxiety problems use to return to normal.

Lack of love in life.

Lack of meaning in life.

A kind of therapy for patients with existential issues.

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Man's Search for Meaning Quiz

Man's Search for Meaning Quiz

When does the third phase of the prisoners' psychology begin? (from &quot;Experiences in a Concentration Camp&quot; (through page 115))

What happened, according to the author, to the instinct to violence in the prisoners? (from &quot;Experiences in a Concentration Camp&quot; (through page 115))

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 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 is the existential vacuum? (from &quot;Logotherapy in a Nutshell&quot; (through page 157))

When does the third phase of the prisoners' psychology begin? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 115))

What happened, according to the author, to the instinct to violence in the prisoners? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 115))

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))

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 is the existential vacuum? (from "Logotherapy in a Nutshell" (through page 157))