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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. While in meditation, what thing did the man discover that he had not noticed before?

2. Reframing can be easily compared to which other technique employed by therapists?

3. Erickson uses examples of people who are:

4. There is an example used of a couple who always:

5. The author believes that one learns best by:

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it stated that children are like empty slates? What does that mean?

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

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

4. Describe the story involving the retired police officer.

5. It is stated that there's a lot to be said for stubbornness. What is the example used regarding stubbornness and illness?

6. According to Erickson, there is a particular way to overcome limitations. What is the method?

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

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

9. What did Erickson mean when he said that direct therapy may not always work? What can make it work?

10. Recap Erickson's example of experiential learning and instinct.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Marrying truisms and possibilities has proven to be an effective method that has brought about great success for Erickson's patients. Examine in detail the story about the athlete who went on to win Olympic gold through this technique. How can marrying those two things help you to succeed in your daily life? In what area would the skill be used best?

Essay Topic 3

Erickson talks a lot about the following techniques - reframing, redirection and distraction. Compare and contrast the techniques. In your opinion which is best and/or most effective? Give examples of each.

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