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

2. The woman had to go to the doctor frequently to get treatments on what part of her body?
(a) Lungs.
(b) Foot.
(c) Heart.
(d) Colon.

3. What is the name of the person who has annotated Erickson's work?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Weston.
(c) Randall.
(d) Rosen.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Trauma may be responsible for causing what kind of mental states in a patient?

2. What is one way in which the doctor may be able to break through the patient's issue?

3. What is one of the most common ways that a patient can block treatment?

4. What animal is discussed in this section?

5. Which is a form of trance?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Arthur and the professor handle the situation?

4. 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?

5. 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?

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

7. What is automatic writing? What is the process? How is it helpful?

8. What does Erickson say about forgetting the skill and the skills one possesses?

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

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

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