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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The doctor believes in using which of the following as a primary means of treating his patients?
(a) Automatic writing.
(b) Self-hypnosis.
(c) Immersion therapy.
(d) Trance state.

2. Erickson's treatments helped the woman to get rid of which problem?
(a) Muscle spasms.
(b) Constipation.
(c) Anxiety attacks.
(d) Hiccups.

3. What is Erickson's first name?
(a) Milton.
(b) Mishka.
(c) Milburn.
(d) Michael.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of athlete is most likely to experience the heightened state?

3. What is the purpose of delving into someone's subconscience? What would it help the doctor to find?

4. The general public often associates trances with which of the following?

5. The therapist believes that one should be able to make changes if what fraction of the problem can be solved?

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