[XKAgustin]

Yuk, what an experience! The repetition of the scenario reminded me of the simulations Robert Monroe experienced in "Far Journeys." (I've only just read the middle book for the first time.)

In one scenario he has to land a plane on a rooftop in order to make an appointment on time. It keeps going wrong until he improvises and states he's called the appointment off. Then the test gets harder, his dog is run over and half crushed under a car. He responds by taking responsibility and euthanasing the dog and he has succeeded in that test. Each time the test seems to be to overcome extreme emotion and solve the problem with compassion or reason. The tests are often unpleasant.

Of course, RM had the benefit of his discussions with the INSPECS. Still, the scenarios were very real to him and he often responded with distress and anger before he got it right.