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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following may help someone go into a self-induced state?
(a) Discpline.
(b) A bright room.
(c) Luck.
(d) Aromatherapy.

2. 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?
(a) Conditioned.
(b) Unconscious.
(c) Ingrained.
(d) Unwitting.

3. Rapport is the way one can develop which of the following?
(a) Relationships.
(b) Competitors.
(c) Enemies.
(d) Relatives.

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

5. How many surgeries did the woman have to have in order to recover from her problems?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

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

7. The author uses another example of a woman who suffers from:
(a) Insomnia.
(b) Warts.
(c) Cough.
(d) Hiccups.

8. What does the author say is the best way to describe Erickson's approach to working with his patients?
(a) Infrequently.
(b) Unique.
(c) Indirectly.
(d) Hands-on.

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

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

11. The student and the professor had a confrontation about which of the following?
(a) Homework.
(b) Labs.
(c) Tardiness.
(d) Exam.

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

13. The therapist believes that one should be able to make changes if what fraction of the problem can be solved?
(a) 3/5.
(b) 1/4.
(c) 1/2.
(d) 2/3.

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

15. Erickson believes in doing what to help his patients heal?
(a) Guiding them.
(b) Prescribing medications.
(c) Introducing psychotherapy.
(d) Ignoring them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Erickson's job while in college? What kind of salesman was he?

2. What is Erickson's first name?

3. The author states that if aware of certain behaviors - simple or complex - a patient may be able to:

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

5. The student was studying what subject in college?

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