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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Erickson does not believe in using which of the following to get his patients to change?
(a) Bribes.
(b) Coercion.
(c) Force.
(d) Mind games.

2. The target customer's animals were considered to be the man's ______.
(a) Cross to bear.
(b) Pride and joy.
(c) Profitable future.
(d) Bane of existence.

3. Erickson refers to an old adage that says, "It's just like ______."
(a) Falling off a log.
(b) Sleeping like a baby.
(c) Catching a mouse.
(d) Riding a bike.

4. Paying attention to others is the best way to ______.
(a) Understand and relate.
(b) Manipulate and use.
(c) Meet and control.
(d) Befriend and bond.

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

6. A person that is blocked will most likely not subject himself to which of the following?
(a) Suggestion.
(b) Treatment.
(c) Results.
(d) Trance.

7. In what field did Erickson choose to make a career?
(a) Podiatry.
(b) Hypnotherapy.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Hydrotherapy.

8. People are often willing to do things under hypnosis that they might otherwise consider to be:
(a) Pointless.
(b) Rude.
(c) Ridiculous.
(d) Embarrassing.

9. The woman was told to use what kind of treatment for her problem?
(a) Soak in ice water.
(b) Drink mineral oil.
(c) Gargle with salt water.
(d) Sleep on the couch.

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

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

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

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

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

15. The student was able to convince the other men of his innocence by supplying what item?
(a) Notebook.
(b) Letter of recommendation.
(c) Transcripts.
(d) Lecture video.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The professor accused the student of doing what?

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

4. The doctor uses which technique to uncover hidden behaviors, thoughts and feelings?

5. The doctor believes in using which of the following as a primary means of treating his patients?

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