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

2. If a person says he cannot be put into a trance, Erickson says that the person is most likely:
(a) Nervous.
(b) Untrained.
(c) Correct.
(d) Incorrect.

3. What is one way in which the doctor may be able to break through the patient's issue?
(a) Biofeedback.
(b) Positive reinforcement.
(c) Distraction.
(d) Nothing can be done.

4. Erickson's methods are designed to help a patient do which of the following?
(a) Alter behaviors.
(b) Gain self-esteem.
(c) Learn to say no.
(d) Set boundaries.

5. Erickson does not believe in using which of the following to get his patients to change?
(a) Mind games.
(b) Bribes.
(c) Coercion.
(d) Force.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the person who has annotated Erickson's work?

2. The author states that the beliefs about trances are:

3. People who can achieve a deep trance state are often experienced in:

4. Erickson's patients often think that they are:

5. By using this particular technique the patient may become aware of information that was previously:

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What does it mean to be in a trance? What kind of person or activity is most likely to experience the state?

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

4. What was Arthur's offer to the professor and the dean? What was the result?

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

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

7. The author talks about rapport and relating to another person. Why should one strive to build rapport?

8. Who is Arthur? Why is Arthur's story important to the text presented by Rosen?

9. 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?

10. What is automatic behavior? How can it be used to help patients?

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