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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one way in which the doctor may be able to break through the patient's issue?

2. The man who was Erickson's target invited him to do what?

3. Which of the following may help someone go into a self-induced state?

4. Erickson does not believe in using which of the following to get his patients to change?

5. Where did Erickson grow up?

Short Essay Questions

1. The author talks about rapport and relating to another person. Why should one strive to build rapport?

2. What was Arthur's offer to the professor and the dean? What was the result?

3. What is Erickson's primary method of treatment? What tool is used to treat the patient? What is the purpose?

4. What does it mean to be in a trance? What kind of person or activity is most likely to experience the state?

5. Erickson talks about forgotten skills. What does the doctor mean about forgotten skills? What was the example used?

6. The author includes a large number of examples featuring patients who are unaware of what actions? What kinds of results might there be from these particular actions?

7. What is the crux and purpose of MY VOICE WILL GO WITH YOU by Sidney Rosen?

8. Why are patients unable or unwilling to help themselves to change their behaviors? Why does Erickson disagree?

9. What happened between Arthur and the professor? What was the conflict?

10. What was Arthur's explanation for his preparedness when it came to taking the professor's test?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a detailed biography of Milton H. Erickson, MD. Include his personal and professional lives, education, techniques, contributions to the field of hypnotherapy, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Self-sabotage may be linked to self-imposed limitations in some cases. The mind is a very powerful tool that can control one's ability to succeed if the belief system does not match the desire. What causes one to have self-imposed limitations? Is it innate or a learned way of thinking? If it is learned, how was it taught and by whom? How can self-imposed limitations affect you in school, sports, or every day activities? Are you typically aware of these situations? Are you aware of what causes your behaviors? How can you overcome the limitations?

Essay Topic 3

There is much written about the trance state and its various stages and uses. What are Erickson's beliefs and views on the trance state? What are the various levels of trance? What is the difference between a meditative state and a trance state? Which is more effective: a self-induced trance or one that is guided? Research and write a 1000 word essay on the use of trances and how they affect popular culture, including celebrities.

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