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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The man who was Erickson's target invited him to do what?
(a) Go away.
(b) Walk the dog.
(c) Eat dinner.
(d) Deliver a package.

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

3. What is one of the most common ways that a patient can block treatment?
(a) Falling asleep.
(b) Refusing to talk.
(c) Resistance.
(d) Being overwhelmed.

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

5. Trauma may be responsible for causing what kind of mental states in a patient?
(a) Fluid.
(b) Absent.
(c) Neurotic.
(d) Erratic.

Short Answer Questions

1. People often have misconceptions and erroneous preconceived notions about which of the following?

2. The book refers to a woman who had bouts with what kind of disease?

3. Another way in which a patient may be treated for a particularly difficult problem is by using the tool of:

4. To whom did the professor and the student go for help?

5. Erickson is a big believer in learning how to establish _____ with another person.

(see the answer key)

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