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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The woman in the story found her routine medical treatments to be:
(a) Unnecessary.
(b) Tedious.
(c) Painful.
(d) Boring.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did the professor and the student go for help?

2. The author states that deep trances are:

3. How many surgeries did the woman have to have in order to recover from her problems?

4. The student and the professor had a confrontation about which of the following?

5. Where did the animal like to be scratched?

Short Essay Questions

1. Erickson talks about forgotten skills. What does the doctor mean about forgotten skills? What was the example used?

2. Why are patients unable or unwilling to help themselves to change their behaviors? Why does Erickson disagree?

3. Explain one of the doctor's main tenets of practice and the theory behind it. How does this main tenet work into the patient's overall treatment plan?

4. What is the crux and purpose of MY VOICE WILL GO WITH YOU by Sidney Rosen?

5. Erickson often received criticism for his methods of practice. Who gave out the criticism and what was the main complaint?

6. Briefly describe Erickson's approach to dealing with patients on a one-to-one basis.

7. Is it possible to recover from a set of forgotten skills? What example is used?

8. The author includes a large number of examples featuring patients who are unaware of what actions? What kinds of results might there be from these particular actions?

9. What kind of information is given to the reader through the use of discussion regarding Erickson's techniques?

10. What is Erickson's primary method of treatment? What tool is used to treat the patient? What is the purpose?

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