Rearrange the following parts of the sentence to form a coherent paragraph about egocentric fixation, negative mental states and meditation. P: When these negative states manifest, our souls, minds and bodies suffer through conditions such as depression and jealousy. Q: These negative states hide in our consciousness at different levels, therefore they may manifest permanently or only occasionally. R: Egocentric fixation resides in a negative mental state. S: Meditation reveals the state of egocentric fixation and frees people from suffering, because they are able to see their negative tendencies more clearly.

Introduction / Context:
This rearrangement question deals with psychological and spiritual ideas about egocentric fixation, negative mental states and the role of meditation. The four parts, P, Q, R and S, discuss where egocentric fixation resides, how negative states behave, the suffering they cause, and how meditation can help. We must place them in an order that moves from defining the problem to describing its effects and then to the remedy. Because the sentences use pronouns like "these negative states", the order must preserve clear references.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• R states that egocentric fixation resides in a negative mental state.
• Q explains that these negative states hide in our consciousness and may manifest permanently or occasionally.
• P describes the suffering of our souls, minds and bodies when these negative states manifest.
• S explains that meditation reveals the state of egocentric fixation and frees people from suffering.
• We assume the paragraph should first identify the core concept (egocentric fixation), then describe negative states, then show their harmful effects and finally present meditation as the solution.

Concept / Approach:
For conceptual passages like this:

• Start with the broad defining statement about the core term, here "egocentric fixation".
• Follow with statements that clarify aspects of that term, such as where it resides and how it behaves.
• Then show the consequences or symptoms that arise when the term becomes active.
• Conclude with the remedy, method or solution that addresses the problem.

Pronoun references like "these negative states" also show that some explanation of negative states must precede details about suffering.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: R introduces the core concept by directly stating, "Egocentric fixation resides in a negative mental state." This is a natural starting point because it defines the subject. Step 2: Q then elaborates on "these negative states" that are mentioned or implied in R, explaining how they hide in our consciousness and may manifest at different times. Step 3: P follows naturally because it discusses what happens "when these negative states manifest", describing the suffering they cause in souls, minds and bodies. Step 4: Finally, S presents the positive resolution: meditation reveals the state of egocentric fixation and frees people from suffering by helping them see their negative tendencies clearly. Step 5: Putting RQPS together, we obtain a logical narrative: definition of the problem, behaviour of the negative states, their effects, and the spiritual remedy.

Verification / Alternative check:
Reading RQPS as one paragraph gives a clear flow from start to finish. Other sequences cause referential confusion. For example, RSQP would jump from defining egocentric fixation to meditation before we know what suffering looks like. PQRS tries to start with suffering but uses "these negative states" without introducing them first. RQSP leaves P for last, which would end the paragraph on suffering instead of the remedy, creating an unbalanced tone. Only RQPS satisfies both logical order and thematic closure.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• RSQP: Moves from definition to solution prematurely, then backtracks to description of negative states, which is not a natural argumentative order.
• RQSP: Ends with description of hidden negative states after presenting the remedy, which disrupts coherence.
• PQRS: Starts with effects of "these negative states" before explaining what they are or how they hide in consciousness.

Common Pitfalls:
Learners sometimes choose an order based only on the apparent positivity of the final sentence, assuming that any hopeful statement should conclude the paragraph, but they forget to check all pronoun references and logical steps in between. Another pitfall is ignoring words like "these" or "when they manifest", which clearly depend on earlier mention of "negative states". When doing such questions, always trace each pronoun back to a specific noun and make sure the noun appears earlier in the paragraph.

Final Answer:
The correct logical order is RQPS, so the correct option is RQPS.