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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Erickson's methods are designed to help a patient do which of the following?
(a) Alter behaviors.
(b) Learn to say no.
(c) Set boundaries.
(d) Gain self-esteem.

2. What does the author say is the best way to describe Erickson's approach to working with his patients?
(a) Hands-on.
(b) Indirectly.
(c) Unique.
(d) Infrequently.

3. In what field did Erickson choose to make a career?
(a) Podiatry.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Hydrotherapy.
(d) Hypnotherapy.

4. What is the purpose of delving into someone's subconscience? What would it help the doctor to find?
(a) Repressed memories.
(b) Childhood trauma.
(c) Phobias.
(d) Unconscious behaviors.

5. The doctor believes people can change if only one can:
(a) Push the right buttons.
(b) Address one of the bigger issues.
(c) Gain the patient's respect.
(d) Create a long term plan.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many surgeries did the woman have to have in order to recover from her problems?

2. Erickson's patients often think that they are:

3. Erickson believes in doing what to help his patients heal?

4. People in a trance state may be willing to do something silly such as:

5. Athletes in a certain state of mind or trance state often refer to it as being:

(see the answer key)

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