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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. To whom did the professor and the student go for help?
(a) Superintendent.
(b) Headmaster.
(c) Principal.
(d) Dean.

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

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

6. The student was eventually congratulated for which of the following?
(a) Stealth.
(b) Creativity.
(c) Attentiveness.
(d) Intelligence.

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

8. What commonly causes athletes to get into their trance states?
(a) Adrenaline.
(b) Determination.
(c) Endorphins.
(d) Focus.

9. What is the purpose of delving into someone's subconscience? What would it help the doctor to find?
(a) Unconscious behaviors.
(b) Phobias.
(c) Repressed memories.
(d) Childhood trauma.

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

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

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

13. People who can achieve a deep trance state are often experienced in:
(a) Transmigration.
(b) Psychotherapy.
(c) Induction.
(d) Alpha state.

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

15. People in a trance state may be willing to do something silly such as:
(a) Bark.
(b) Act like a chicken.
(c) Dance around a room full of people.
(d) Kiss a total stranger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Erickson's target?

2. What is the opposite of being in a trance?

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

4. In what field did Erickson choose to make a career?

5. Where did Erickson grow up?

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