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Sin of Omission
Sometimes the failure to speak or act when others expect us to reveal what we know is referred to as a “sin of omission.” Describe a situation in which you were tempted to commit the “sin of omission” or in which you actually did refrain from revealing what you knew. Would you do so again?…
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Achieving a Goal
Sometimes, achieving a goal we have longed for does not make us feel as happy as we expected. Why do you think this is so? Share your ideas.
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Suspicious?
Have you ever known or read about someone who was distrustful of everybody and everything, regardless of the circumstances or evidence? Why was this person so suspicious? What effect did this attitude have on others?
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The Cause of Your Fear
Describe the most frightening experience you ever had. What was the cause of your fear?
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Advantages of Over-confidence
Think of someone you know or have heard about who did something foolish because he or she was “over-confident.” Why is confidence an advantage and over-confidence a disadvantage?
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Angry or Frustrated? Helpless or Desperate?
Sometimes we feel so angry or frustrated, so helpless or desperate that we lose all caution and restraint. Describe such an experience of your own or of someone you know.
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Choosing Loyalties
If you had to choose between loyalty to your family and loyalty to your country, what decision would you make?
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Qualities Essential in a Political Leader
In your opinion, which qualities are essential in a political leader? Which qualities are unacceptable?
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Conceal Your Guilty Conscience
What kind of behaviour have you observed in children who are trying to conceal guilt? How do you conceal your guilty conscience?