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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 author states that deep trances are:
(a) Impossible.
(b) Fun.
(c) Uncommon.
(d) Easy to achieve.

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

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

4. Erickson states that trances can be which of the following?
(a) Harmful.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Self-induced.
(d) Unsuccessful.

5. The doctor was successful in helping the woman by using which technique?
(a) Remitting.
(b) Reorganizing.
(c) Redirecting.
(d) Reframing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The woman would frequently put her hand up to her face to cover the blemish. Erickson refers to this action as being which of the following?

3. The author uses another example of a woman who suffers from:

4. What commonly causes athletes to get into their trance states?

5. According to Erickson, patients that have been hypnotized tend to take suggestions in which way?

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