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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the man who attempted to cross the slippery surface before he met Erickson?
(a) The man would fall down.
(b) Muscles got tense.
(c) The man would fall.
(d) The surface would crack.

2. Which of the following is not one of the issues addressed in this chapter?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Weight.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Drinking.

3. A person will only change if the desire to do so is:
(a) Imposed by a therapist.
(b) Thought out.
(c) Real.
(d) Spontaneous.

4. What is used as an example to support the above statement?
(a) Driving.
(b) Walking.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Riding a bike.

5. What was the name of the man Erickson refers to in regards to reframing?
(a) Winkler.
(b) Finkel.
(c) Frankl.
(d) Winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. There is a lot to be said for which of the following:

2. The author believes that one learns best by:

3. The story of the man who sat in the grass belonged in what profession?

4. The man spent most of his time thinking about what one thing while he was undergoing trauma?

5. This even occurred during what major world event?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Victor Frankl? What makes his story an unusual one?

2. How can a person learn from the behaviors and actions of children?

3. What is the best way for a person to make accomplishments in his/her life?

4. Discuss the last case in the book about the woman who ignored her children. How did Erickson help her?

5. Explain how Frankl used the method of reframing in his daily life.

6. Explain the lesson learned by Erickson in regards to people wanting to change their habits and behaviors.

7. What was the example used regarding the fact that some people disagree just to disagree?

8. What is two main things were connected in the story about the athlete? How did the combination affect the athlete's performance?

9. Describe the story involving the retired police officer.

10. Describe the example of this tool as it involved the allergist and heroin addict.

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