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Peer reviewedCsikszentmihalyi, Mihaly – NAMTA Journal, 1997
Discusses how human evolution affects the achievement of flow experiences, including the role of complexity, or people's need to take on a greater range of challenges and opportunities to increase their skill level. Describes evolutionary obstacles to complexity, such as genetic instructions to conserve energy, and ways to overcome these…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Difficulty Level, Evolution, Individual Development
