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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The doctor uses which technique to uncover hidden behaviors, thoughts and feelings?
(a) Automatic writing.
(b) Medication.
(c) Role playing.
(d) Hypnosis.

2. Another way in which a patient may be treated for a particularly difficult problem is by using the tool of:
(a) Changing the subject.
(b) Refocusing.
(c) Redirection.
(d) Avoidance.

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

4. The doctor believed that a patient will only succeed if s/he has which of the following:
(a) Desire.
(b) A therapist.
(c) Self-control.
(d) Willpower.

5. What is often used as a stepping stone to bigger and better things in therapy?
(a) Mini-breakthroughs.
(b) Crying.
(c) Dream states.
(d) Release of fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Erickson shares a story about a student whose name is:

2. People are often willing to do things under hypnosis that they might otherwise consider to be:

3. What did Erickson encourage the woman to do?

4. Where did the animal like to be scratched?

5. The author states that there is a lot to be said for which kind of learning?

(see the answer key)

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