while some u.s. religious groups mesmerize throngs through rock music , television shows and theme parks , success-oriented japanese take pleasure in answering questions like , which of the following are not among things the evil spirits dislike : -lrb- a -rrb- psychic power ; -lrb- b -rrb- contentment ; -lrb- c -rrb- modesty ; -lrb- d -rrb- self-reflection , or -lrb- e -rrb- desire for self-improvement .