Question 1

Those who are perfectionists make decisions quickly so that they can begin their flawless work.

Accepted Answer

Perfectionists often struggle with decision-making because they fear making the wrong choice, which could lead to less than perfect outcomes. They may take longer to decide as they weigh all possible options to ensure the best result.

Question 2

Every strategy of self-deception is destructive to one's healthy growth.

Accepted Answer

Some strategies of self-deception can serve protective functions, helping individuals cope with stress or trauma temporarily, allowing for emotional regulation and resilience building.

Question 3

Kindness from a stranger was often helpful to Ballantine when in a depressive
state.

Accepted Answer

Kindness from strangers can provide a sense of connection and support, which can be particularly beneficial for someone experiencing a depressive state, as it can help alleviate feelings of isolation and despair.

Question 4

Routine requests are often seen as demands by obsessives.

Accepted Answer

Obsessives often perceive routine requests as demands due to their heightened sense of responsibility and perfectionism, leading them to interpret these requests more seriously than intended.

Question 5

We fool ourselves to protect our self-image.

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This phenomenon, known as self-deception, allows individuals to maintain or enhance their self-esteem by denying or rationalizing away the negative implications of their behavior.

Question 6

Ballantine finds that he usually realizes that dread and gloom are a temporary
thing when experiencing them.

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Ballantine often realizes that dread and gloom are temporary only after the experience has passed, not during the experience itself.

Question 7

Perfectionists tend to be good at setting schedules and holding to them.

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Question 8

Cognitive dissonance is when one is presented with contradictory beliefs.

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Cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time, or is confronted by new information that conflicts with existing beliefs, ideas, or values.

Question 9

Which is not a form of self-deception as discussed in the article?

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Question 10

Herbie's customers paid for his funeral.

Accepted Answer

There is no verifiable information or widely known story about Herbie's customers paying for his funeral.

Question 11

Discuss two methods for lessening obsessive and perfectionist behaviors.

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Question 12

Describe how Ballantine dealt with dread and gloom and how he eventually came out of it several times in his life.

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Question 13

Herbie's main goal in life is to be a good man.

Accepted Answer

Herbie's main goal in life is to be a good man, so the statement is true.

Question 14

Ballantine believes that many suicides are justified.

Accepted Answer

Ballantine, as a publishing entity, does not hold or express personal beliefs, including those regarding the justification of suicides.

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the vital moments?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline rushes are not considered one of the vital moments as defined by positive psychology. Vital moments often refer to experiences of profound happiness, fulfillment, or connection, such as peak experiences, wonder, and flow, rather than the physiological response of adrenaline rushes.

Question 16

Ballantine seems to like life. So why has he considered suicide several times?

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Question 17

Keating concludes that many attended Herbie's funeral because there is a
generous amount of caring for others.

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Keating concludes that many attended Herbie's funeral because there is a generous amount of caring for others.

Question 18

Did Herbie live a life that would be considered healthy according to the earlier articles by
Goud, Arkoff, Peck, and those in the Introduction? Explain your answer.

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Question 19

The "Cosmic Scorekeeper" is

Accepted Answer

The "Cosmic Scorekeeper" refers to the belief that being good or moral will lead to rewards, implying a sense of control over one's fate by accumulating 'points' for good behavior.

Question 20

Describe and discuss at least three characteristics of the obsessive/perfectionist personality.

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Quiz 3: Growth Dynamics