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Chapters 8-10 Yes Flashcards

1
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Provide an example of how you “exercise your will”.

A

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2
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The two manners in which individuals prefer to intake information are?

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  1. Sensing.

2. Intuition.

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Once you gather information, you _____ the information in order to come to conclusions.

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Evaluate.

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The two manners in which individuals prefer to come to conclusions are?

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  1. Thinking.

2. Feeling.

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The two psychological activities in which individuals operate in are?

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  1. Judging.

2. Perceiving.

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Individuals who have the greatest energy by interacting with the external world of people, experiences, and activities are known as?

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Extroverts.

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Individuals who have the greatest energy by interacting with the internal world of ideas, memories, and emotions are known as?

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Introverts.

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8
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In combining these psychological preferences is one way better than another?

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No.

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Students with a _____ preference favor social interaction in classes and studying.

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Feeling.

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Students with a _____ preference favor gathering a lot of facts and details.

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Sensing.

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Students with a _____ preference favor classes and studies that come to clear conclusions.

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Judging.

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Students with a _____ preference favor classes that give plenty of opportunity for them to talk and discuss ideas.

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Extroversion.

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Students with a _____ preference favor classes that give plenty of opportunity for reflection and deep thought.

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Introversion.

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Students with a _____ preference favor constantly exploring new ideas related to what they are studying.

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Perceiving.

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Students with a _____ preference favor looking at bigger concepts and ideas.

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Intuition.

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Students with a _____ preference critically analyze anything they are studying.

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Thinking.

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17
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Students with a _____ preference have a tendency to take action before decisions are clearly thought through.

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Extroversion.

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Students with a _____ preference have a tendency to make decisions quickly on a premonition or hunch.

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Intuition.

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Students with a _____ preference have a tendency to believe that making the decision is the most important part of the decision-making process.

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Judging.

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Students with a _____ preference have a tendency to postpone decisions until they have more facts or information.

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Sensing.

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Students with a _____ preference have a tendency to make decisions through the internal thought process.

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Introversion.

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Students with a _____ preference have a tendency to make decisions based on rational arguments that ignore valuable emotional information.

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Thinking.

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Students with a _____ preference have a tendency to avoid decisions for fear of bringing pain to another person.

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Feeling.

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Students with a _____ preference have a tendency to postpone or change decisions whenever any new information comes to light.

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Perceiving.

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25
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This story from scripture was used in the chapter as an example of how external factors can keep us from making good internal decisions.

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The rich young ruler.

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26
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This story from scripture was used in the chapter to illustrate how a group of people can be viewing the same situation at the same time, but process the data differently.

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The twelve spies sent out by Moses to scout out the Promised Land.

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27
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This story from scripture was used in the chapter to instruct us that we are called to a unique life and that it is a mistake to follow someone else’s path in life.

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Joshua.

28
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This story from scripture was used in the chapter to instruct us that situations we may consider troublesome and problematic can actually provide us great insight into ourselves and into reality.

A

Job.

29
Q

Why is the rear-view mirror a symbolic tool of faith?

A

Because you have to have faith that someone is actually searching for you to see that the rear-view mirror has value.

30
Q

Define the spiritual strengths domain.

A

The capacity in our lives that enable us to discern and respond in service to transcendental influences that are encountered above or beyond that which is explainable by natural law or phenomena.

31
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What is discernment?

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The ability to focus upon the receptive interaction of listening and gaining direction for our lives.

32
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What is the primary reason that discerning God’s way is more difficult than discerning what you want?

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Being selfish comes easy – it’s a natural state of mind. Whereas learning about God’s way is more difficult because the following process takes time and effort:

  1. Choosing to not be selfish.
  2. Choosing to study/learn about God.
  3. Choosing to remain disciplined in the learning process.
  4. Choosing to live by faith and apply what has been learned.
33
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What is meditational solitude?

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Spending time by yourself so you can listen to God’s voice in your spirit.

34
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What is fellowship?

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Joining with other people in small groups and large gatherings to pursue spiritual growth.

35
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What is simplicity?

A

Reducing distractions in your life that keep you from hearing God.

36
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_____ allows you to discern what is morally right and wrong in situations.

A

Proclaiming.

37
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_____ allows you to discern the emotional needs of others.

A

Comforting.

38
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_____ allows you to discern the organizational needs others have when working collectively together.

A

Managing.

39
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_____ allows you to discern encouragement and practical solutions needed for life’s problems.

A

Exhorting.

40
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_____ allows you to discern the legitimate needs or tasks others have.

A

Helping.

41
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_____ allows you to discern the truth through careful research.

A

Teaching.

42
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_____ allows you to discern the financial needs others have in their life or efforts.

A

Giving.

43
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_____ by providing mercy to those in emotional distress.

A

Comforting.

44
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_____ by finding practical ways to provide physical assistance to fulfill needs and tasks.

A

Helping.

45
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_____ by publicly speaking out from internal convictions.

A

Proclaiming.

46
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_____ by presenting truth to others in such a way that it is easy to learn.

A

Teaching.

47
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_____ by organizing, coordinating, and guiding activities and setting goals for projects.

A

Managing.

48
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_____ by financially investing in others.

A

Giving.

49
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_____ by outlining practical steps of action to assist in overcoming problems.

A

Exhorting.

50
Q

What professor stated that “a society that focuses on the physical attributes of humans cannot nurture their mind and soul”?

A

Allan Bloom, in book “Closing of the American Mind”.

51
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What is the primary reason people focus upon their physical attributes?

A

Because it appeals to instant gratification.

52
Q

What type of ethics do people use in order to justify being self-centered?

A

Statistical and situational ethics.

53
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What is the primary reason people desire to remain self-centered?

A

Because they want to remain comfortable.

54
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What is the primary cause of someone complaining?

A

Because they are uncomfortable because selfish desires are not being fulfilled.

55
Q

When living by faith, what is the three-step process we use in living out the life God has called us to?

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  1. Identify: What is God’s call for your life and what are the spiritual gifts he’s given you?
  2. Sharpening: Developing your gifts and call through study, work, effort.
  3. Applying: Using your gifts and call in the service of the needs of society.
56
Q

At which step does spiritual discernment develop?

A

Sharpening.

57
Q

List the nine virtues Paul called the “fruit of the spirit” in his letter to the Galatians.

A
  1. Love
  2. Joy
  3. Peace
  4. Goodness
  5. Patience
  6. Kindness
  7. Faithfulness
  8. Gentleness
  9. Self-Control
58
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List the eight steps of spiritual development IN ORDER that is taken from 2 Peter 1:5-7.

A
  1. Faith
  2. Goodness
  3. Knowledge
  4. Self-Control
  5. Perseverance
  6. Godliness
  7. Kindness
  8. Love
59
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At which of the eight steps do the majority of the virtues showing the “fruit of the spirit” occur?

A

Godliness.

60
Q

List the seven items of the Armor of God described in Ephesians 6:10-18 and give a description of how God provides these items for us to stand against evil.

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  1. Belt of Truth: 1. Holds everything together. 2. All other pieces build off of this foundation.
  2. Breastplate of Righteousness: Protects our emotional state (irrational fears, manic depression, etc).
  3. Shoes of Peace: Directs us toward righteous places.
  4. Shield of Faith: Protects us from outward temptations/situations.
  5. Helmet of Salvation: Protects us from the negative thoughts and fears within our own mind.
  6. Sword of the Word: Gives us the weapon we need to attack the evil forces that come upon us.
  7. Prayer in the Spirit: The activity that roots us and gives the reason why.
61
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What is the primary danger when taking a Spiritual Wellness Test like the one given at the end of Chapter 10?

A

That if we score low, we become depressed thinking that the score shows that we are not good enough to be loved by God and that we have failed in our lives. Or If we score high, we become manic thinking that the score shows that we are better are following God than others, that God approves us more than others, and that we are a success in our lives.

62
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Why is it tempting to believe that using one’s spiritual gifts in the service of God will be easy?

A

Since our spiritual gifts are irrevocable they can be easily used for selfish gain, therefore we think applying them with God will be just as easy.

63
Q

List the three elements of spiritual strength.

A
  1. Spiritual Gifts.
  2. Spiritual Habits.
  3. Spiritual Truth.
64
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Why is it tempting for individuals to believe they can bypass the eight steps of spiritual development and simply act in the manner God calls them to?

A

Because acting selfish comes so natural, they become fooled into believing that anything one “wants” will become reality.

65
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Define the psychological strengths domain.

A

The capacity in our lives that enables us to exercise our will in deciding on courses of action.

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