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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. Erickson's method is in contrast to other forms of talk therapy where there is a greater emphasis on __________, and the relationship tends to involve weekly meetings for years on end.

2. One marital trouble that can occur was exemplified in Chapter 5 as the case of a young wife with a _____ hand.

3. It is stated in In Chapter 2 that some, but not all, will naturally ________; others will not. This evidently affects the culture.

4. Haley explains that in the most severe cases, Erickson would consider long-term therapy; otherwise, his relationship with clients lasted how long?

5. The challenge of the woman with the trembling hand in Chapter 5 was that the wife wanted her husband to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Erickson approach conducting sessions with couples?

2. What is Erickson's approach to "family orientation"?

3. In the case where a woman is hospitalized in Chapter 5, what issues does she face with her in-laws?

4. How does Erickson deal with an adolescent's fears and insecurities in the courtship period?

5. What is the purpose of therapy in Haley's opinion as it relates to the phases?

6. What is remarked by Haley regarding a "love triangle" in Chapter 2?

7. Describe Erickson's use of metaphor and relapse.

8. Discuss Erickson's methods of frustration, space, and emphasizing the positive.

9. When was hypnosis introduced to the psychiatric community and why?

10. What friendship does Erickson instigate in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Erickson use the technique of avoiding self-exploration? In what way does this make his methods unique to other talk-therapists?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Erickson's methods of family therapy. How does his approach differ from the standard sessions of therapists in the 19th century?

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the major issues that occur during "the courtship period." How can this phase of life affect the entire family?

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