Question 1

Which of the following work environments has been studied with regard to increasing the chances of producing flow?

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Question 2

According to the flow model, experiencing absorption provides intrinsic rewards that encourage which of the following behaviors?

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Question 3

In fostering and encouraging mindfulness, some Native Americans traditions have engaged in the practice of ayeli. This refers to

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Ayeli refers to a centering technique used in some Native American traditions to foster and encourage mindfulness.

Question 4

How is the quality of an individual's flow state determined?

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Question 5

What increases as the challenges and skills required by a task move beyond a person's average levels?

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When the challenges and skills required by a task exceed a person's average levels, the intensity of their engagement with the task increases. This is because they are pushed out of their comfort zone, requiring more focus and effort to meet the demands of the task.

Question 6

Perceived challenges or opportunities for action that stretch existing personal skills are conditions of what positive psychological construct?

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Flow is a psychological state where individuals are fully immersed and involved in an activity, often experiencing a sense of joy and fulfillment. It occurs when there is a balance between the perceived challenges of the task and the individual's perceived skills, leading to optimal performance and personal satisfaction.

Question 7

Greason and cash well found that higher degrees of mindfulness in counseling psychology trainees predicted higher levels of _________________ in trainees.

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Greason and Cashwell's research indicated that higher degrees of mindfulness in counseling psychology trainees were associated with higher levels of self-efficacy and empathy. This suggests that mindfulness can enhance a trainee's belief in their own abilities (self-efficacy) and their capacity to understand and share the feelings of others (empathy), both of which are crucial skills in effective counseling.

Question 8

Heine (1996) studied students skilled in mathematics and found that those who experienced flow in the first part of a math course performed better in the second half. What do the results of this study suggest?

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The results suggest that experiencing flow, a state of complete immersion and enjoyment in an activity, positively correlates with commitment, persistence, and achievement, as those who experienced flow performed better later on.

Question 9

John feels like the challenges and opportunities at his new job are "too easy" relative to his skills. According to Csikszentmihalyi, what subjective state is John likely to experience?

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According to Csikszentmihalyi's theory of flow, when challenges and skills are not balanced, and the challenges are too easy compared to the individual's skill level, the person is likely to experience boredom. Flow occurs when challenges and skills are both high and in balance.

Question 10

What are the characteristics of someone who has an autotelic personality?

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An autotelic personality is characterized by intrinsic motivation, especially in situations that are challenging and require skill, where the activity itself is rewarding.

Question 11

Which of the following is characteristic of flow?

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Flow is characterized by a distortion of temporal experience, often leading to a sense that time is either speeding up or slowing down. This is a common aspect of being fully immersed and engaged in an activity.

Question 12

According to flow researchers, which of the following is one of the paths to becoming more engaged with daily life?

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Flow researchers suggest that by finding and shaping activities and environments that are conducive to flow, individuals can become more engaged with daily life.

Question 13

Which of the following traits are characteristic of people who have an autotelic personality?

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An autotelic personality is one that has a tendency to engage in activities for their own sake, finding intrinsic motivation and enjoyment in the process. People with this personality type often seek out situations where they can use their skills to the fullest in challenging environments, which aligns with having a preference for high action opportunities and high skills situations. They do not typically exhibit stress when in the flow quadrant; instead, they thrive, as the flow state is characterized by a perfect balance of challenge and skill, which is what they seek. Thus, all the listed traits are characteristic of an autotelic personality.

Question 14

Regarding the relationship between flow and development, Csikszentmihalyi found that

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Question 15

How would Csikszentmihalyi refer to someone who enjoys life and "generally does things for their own sake?"

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Csikszentmihalyi would refer to someone who enjoys life and generally does things for their own sake as an "autotelic personality." This term describes individuals who engage in activities for the intrinsic satisfaction they bring, rather than for external rewards or pressures.

Question 16

Which research method equips research assistants with programmable watches, phones, or hand-held computers that signal them, at pre-programmed times throughout the day, to complete a measure describing the moment at which they were paged?

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The Experience Sampling Method (ESM) involves equipping research participants with devices that alert them at random or pre-specified times to record their experiences or behaviors at that moment, making it a valuable tool for studying the dynamics of everyday life.

Question 17

Which of the statements about flow and ethnicity is true?

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Question 18

The loss of _________ occurs as flow emerges.

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The loss of self-consciousness occurs as flow emerges, a state where individuals become fully immersed and involved in an activity, leading to a loss of self-awareness and an enhanced state of focus and enjoyment.

Question 19

What is flow or "full capacity" living thought to be directly linked to?

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Flow or "full capacity" living is directly linked to optimal development and functioning, as it represents a state where individuals are fully engaged in activities, leading to personal growth and improved performance.

Question 20

In which of the following situations would an individual most likely experience flow?

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Flow is most likely to occur when engaging in an activity that is challenging but matches the individual's skill level, such as playing basketball with someone who has more skill. This situation encourages concentration, effort, and growth, key components of flow.

Quiz 10: Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: in Search of Optimal Experiences