The Chronic Impatience Quiz
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The Chronic Impatience Quiz

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According to Sparagon, what is the impact of chronic impatience on our social environment and physical health?

  • It damages both our social environment and physical health. (correct)
  • It damages our physical health but has no impact on our social environment.
  • It has no impact on either our social environment or physical health.
  • It damages our social environment but has no impact on our physical health.

    • What are some of the health problems associated with the high-tech revolution and the lifestyle it has spawned?

  • Heart attacks, palpitations, and depression. (correct)
  • Headaches, dizziness, and insomnia.
  • Muscle cramps, sore throat, and fatigue.
  • Common cold, back pain, and allergies.

    • According to Sparagon, are human beings designed for prolonged, high-speed activity?

  • Yes, human beings are naturally designed for prolonged, high-speed activity.
  • Human beings are designed for neither prolonged, high-speed activity nor relaxation.
  • No, human beings are not designed for prolonged, high-speed activity. (correct)
  • Human beings are designed for both prolonged, high-speed activity and relaxation.

    • What is the typical duration of a 'fight-flight' response that humans are hard-wired to handle?

    <p>Five to ten minutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of chronic impatience on those who repress it?

    <p>It is damaging to both their physical and mental health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Stein say is the relationship between self-centered behavior and larger social trends?

    <p>Self-centered behavior is related to larger social trends as well as technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Stein, what has technology exacerbated?

    <p>Technology has exacerbated the breakdown of the nuclear family, community, and belonging; as well as increased alienation and disconnection from one another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Stein describe the way people connect with each other through technology?

    <p>Stein describes that people now connect through technology, resulting in a lack of face-to-face interaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ironic consequence is mentioned when people use their cell phones in unlikely venues?

    <p>The ironic consequence is that people's personal lives are now available on a public level as never before.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of information are people now discussing openly due to the use of cell phones?

    <p>People are having work meetings and conversations about their spouses and therapy sessions with complete impunity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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