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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rapport should not be mistaken for which of the following?
(a) Coercion.
(b) Pacifying.
(c) Lying.
(d) Manipulation.

2. Erickson is a big believer in learning how to establish _____ with another person.
(a) Honesty.
(b) Cooperation.
(c) Rapport.
(d) Trust.

3. Which is a form of trance?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Dance.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Focus.

4. What is another word for believing something that has no proof or basis in science?
(a) Rumor.
(b) Nonsense.
(c) Psychological.
(d) Myth.

5. Which of the following is not mentioned as something people might go into a state over/during:
(a) Arguments.
(b) Relationships.
(c) Work.
(d) Hobbies.

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

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

8. Where did Erickson grow up?
(a) Farm.
(b) Inner city.
(c) Desert.
(d) Suburbs.

9. As one gets older, it is common to remember the action but to forget the ____.
(a) Purpose.
(b) Skill.
(c) Motion.
(d) Result.

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

11. Erickson discusses a woman who was ashamed of what type of blemish on her skin?
(a) Rash.
(b) Scar.
(c) Mole.
(d) Coldsore.

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

13. The student was studying what subject in college?
(a) Parapsychology.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Physiology.
(d) Psychiatry.

14. What animal is discussed in this section?
(a) Dog.
(b) Horse.
(c) Hog.
(d) Bird.

15. 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) Avoidance.
(d) Redirection.

Short Answer Questions

1. Erickson believes in doing what to help his patients heal?

2. Athletes in a certain state of mind or trance state often refer to it as being:

3. By using this particular technique the patient may become aware of information that was previously:

4. 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?

5. What was the main part of the student's system that allowed him to keep remarkable notes?

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