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Directions: After reading the passage, read and respond to the questions that follow by selecting the best choice for each one.
A humanist is often described as a person with a clear ability to regulate his or her own behavior. The goal of humanists is to cherish life as they search for their individual place and objective, then to embrace that purpose. Humanists direct their own lives, and employ free choice in their thoughts, actions, and interactions with others. They tend to believe that a person’s main ambition should be to cherish and seek purpose in life. Humanists believe other people should make their own decisions and trust themselves to set their own direction. Most humanists believe that this type of free-thinking approach culminates in true personal growth since each person will move at a pace most attuned to individual comfort levels.
Humanists are likely to have a positive view of themselves and true confidence in their abilities. They base their life decisions on what they may have already experienced, what they know of history, and how they apply reason. They are convinced that they are always moving in a positive direction and, for this reason, they generally don’t fear death. Although they don’t believe in an afterlife, they know that if they follow their beliefs, by the end of their life they will have had a complete journey.
Q. According to the passage, which is a true statement about humanists?
I. Humanists are generally stagnant in maturity.
II. Humanists depend on others to help them make sound decisions.
III. Humanists work toward fulfilling their seity.
  • a)
    I only
  • b)
    II only
  • c)
    III only
  • d)
    I and II only
  • e)
    II and III only
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
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The correct answer is (C). According to the passage, the humanist looks for the meaning of his life and then works to fulfill that meaning.
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