IES FINAL: FERRUCCI EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Why is a sense of belonging a necessary factor to our well-being? - Answers -When we
are together, there is a greater strength we attain than when we are on our own. Bundle
of arrows.
1. What is the dissonance between the concept of individualism that our society upholds
and endorses and the feeling of sense of belonging that Ferrucci advocate for? -
Answers -We have to conform to culture of group. May oppress spontaneity and
freedom of expression..
1. How can we facilitate a sense of belonging in others? (p. 78 -79) - Answers -Be free,
flexible, and active rather than tight circle. Kindness.
1. Why was the most important thing in life to forgive? What is Ferrucci's explanation for
why forgiveness important? What basic principle do we need to understand in order to
understand forgiveness? (p. 39-45) - Answers -If pop y forgave pop x. We could live in
harmony in present. Every element of a human being influences every other element.
1. What are the effects of forgiveness on one's health? (p. 46) - Answers -Stress,
anxiety, physical health
1. Can we be kind and have anger within ourselves? (p. 47) - Answers -Channel
differently. Use it to express in a constructive way. Cannot simply sweep under the rug.
1. Briefly explain Ferrucci's quote "Being humble means you work harder and prepare
yourself better" (p. 124). - Answers -Study harder if you think you don't know
1. According to Ferrucci why is it important to ask ourselves "What can I learn from this
person" (p. 125)? - Answers -Can enrich our lives
1. According to Ferrucci what does the research show about how we are affected by
competition? (p. 125) - Answers -More competitive we are, the less receptive to
learning we will be, and will also be less creative because anxiety caused from
competition, distracts us from the task at hand.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Why is a sense of belonging a necessary factor to our well-being? - Answers -When we
are together, there is a greater strength we attain than when we are on our own. Bundle
of arrows.
1. What is the dissonance between the concept of individualism that our society upholds
and endorses and the feeling of sense of belonging that Ferrucci advocate for? -
Answers -We have to conform to culture of group. May oppress spontaneity and
freedom of expression..
1. How can we facilitate a sense of belonging in others? (p. 78 -79) - Answers -Be free,
flexible, and active rather than tight circle. Kindness.
1. Why was the most important thing in life to forgive? What is Ferrucci's explanation for
why forgiveness important? What basic principle do we need to understand in order to
understand forgiveness? (p. 39-45) - Answers -If pop y forgave pop x. We could live in
harmony in present. Every element of a human being influences every other element.
1. What are the effects of forgiveness on one's health? (p. 46) - Answers -Stress,
anxiety, physical health
1. Can we be kind and have anger within ourselves? (p. 47) - Answers -Channel
differently. Use it to express in a constructive way. Cannot simply sweep under the rug.
1. Briefly explain Ferrucci's quote "Being humble means you work harder and prepare
yourself better" (p. 124). - Answers -Study harder if you think you don't know
1. According to Ferrucci why is it important to ask ourselves "What can I learn from this
person" (p. 125)? - Answers -Can enrich our lives
1. According to Ferrucci what does the research show about how we are affected by
competition? (p. 125) - Answers -More competitive we are, the less receptive to
learning we will be, and will also be less creative because anxiety caused from
competition, distracts us from the task at hand.
