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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The professor accused the student of doing what?
(a) Working ahead.
(b) Cheating.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Cutting class.

2. What was Erickson's job while in college? What kind of salesman was he?
(a) Book.
(b) Car.
(c) Magazine.
(d) Ice cream.

3. People will not do anything in a trance that goes against which of the following?
(a) Law.
(b) Moral code.
(c) Mother's beliefs.
(d) Religious tenets.

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

5. Athletes in a certain state of mind or trance state often refer to it as being:
(a) In the zone.
(b) Unbeatable.
(c) On top of the game.
(d) Distracted.

6. Erickson shares a story about a student whose name is:
(a) Arthur.
(b) Angus.
(c) Adam.
(d) Archie.

7. What is Erickson's first name?
(a) Milburn.
(b) Milton.
(c) Mishka.
(d) Michael.

8. The general public often associates trances with which of the following?
(a) Stage performances.
(b) Big brother.
(c) Mind control.
(d) Hoaxes.

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

10. The book refers to a woman who had bouts with what kind of disease?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Heart disease.
(c) Liver failure.
(d) Colitis.

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

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

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

14. The author states that if aware of certain behaviors - simple or complex - a patient may be able to:
(a) Quit therapy.
(b) Cure oneself.
(c) Teach the technique.
(d) Tackle bigger issues.

15. What type of athlete is most likely to experience the heightened state?
(a) Runner.
(b) Swimmer.
(c) Cricketeer.
(d) Football player.

Short Answer Questions

1. If a person says he cannot be put into a trance, Erickson says that the person is most likely:

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

3. Which of the following is not mentioned as something people might go into a state over/during:

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

5. What is it called when a certain place or thing causes a specific reaction?

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