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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of award did the athlete receive for his hard work in eliminating his limitations?
(a) Stanley Cup.
(b) Rare autographed baseball.
(c) Gold medal.
(d) Heisman trophy.

2. What was the name of the man Erickson refers to in regards to reframing?
(a) Finkel.
(b) Frankl.
(c) Winter.
(d) Winkler.

3. The man confessed to doing which of the following compulsively?
(a) Swearing.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Fidgeting.
(d) Smoking.

4. The author states that regardless of past experiences, everyone can achieve which of the following?
(a) Athletic ability.
(b) Focus.
(c) Rapport.
(d) Success.

5. According to the text, which of the following is vital to accomplishing things in one's life?
(a) Education.
(b) Taking charge.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Going with the flow.

6. Surprisingly, Erickson did just the opposite of what one might think. According to the text, Erickson did not tell the man to:
(a) Quit his job.
(b) Join group therapy.
(c) Stop.
(d) Try hypnosis.

7. The story of the man who sat in the grass belonged in what profession?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Allergist.
(c) Athlete.
(d) Record producer.

8. Where did Erickson send the man to contemplate his problems?
(a) Stream.
(b) Gym.
(c) Golf course.
(d) Mountain top.

9. Instinct causes people to do what _____.:
(a) They want to do.
(b) Is learned.
(c) Others want.
(d) Comes naturally.

10. Earlier in the text, Erickson convinced the athlete that he could move forward, at first by using what measurement?
(a) 1".
(b) 1/2".
(c) 1/16".
(d) 1/4".

11. There are times when _______ cannot be prevented.
(a) Accidents.
(b) Death.
(c) Storms.
(d) Arguments.

12. Erickson uses examples of people who are:
(a) Confused.
(b) Angry.
(c) Ill.
(d) Frustrated.

13. What did Erickson encourage the woman to do?
(a) Get shock therapy.
(b) Drink more.
(c) Travel.
(d) Get a divorce.

14. How did the man undergoing trauma refer to his situation?
(a) Deadening and hopeless.
(b) Frustrating and prolonged.
(c) Annoying and stupid.
(d) Fearful and tense.

15. Erickson also believes that a person's experiences do not have to be guided by which of the following:
(a) Stage fright.
(b) Fear.
(c) Anger.
(d) Self-sabotage.

Short Answer Questions

1. This even occurred during what major world event?

2. While in meditation, what thing did the man discover that he had not noticed before?

3. Which of the following is not one of the issues addressed in this chapter?

4. One man in the text is referred to as he wanted to stop indulging in certain behaviors. What was the man's former occupation?

5. Hopefully, a patient will do what when participating in treatment?

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