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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. This even occurred during what major world event?
(a) WWI.
(b) WWII.
(c) Gulf War.
(d) Vietnam.

2. One of Erickson's patients was desperate to do which of the following?
(a) Speak French.
(b) Stop smoking.
(c) Learn to drive.
(d) Lose weight.

3. A person will only change if the desire to do so is:
(a) Imposed by a therapist.
(b) Spontaneous.
(c) Thought out.
(d) Real.

4. Through therapy Erickson believes that people are able to overcome a:
(a) Bad habit.
(b) Childhood trauma.
(c) Fear of flying.
(d) Bad prognosis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the secondary issue faced by the woman?

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

3. What was the name of the man Erickson refers to in regards to reframing?

4. The story of the man who sat in the grass belonged in what profession?

5. Erickson likes to see when patients take everyday events and are able to make ___________ about them.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how one of Erickson's techniques helped a man to overcome a fear of walking across ice.

2. Reframing can occur in many different ways. Explain one of the ways in which Erickson uses reframing to help a man who wanted to stop drinking.

3. Explain the process of "reframing;' and how it changes a person's outlook.

4. Why is it stated that children are like empty slates? What does that mean?

5. It is stated that there's a lot to be said for stubbornness. What is the example used regarding stubbornness and illness?

6. Explain the lesson learned by Erickson in regards to people wanting to change their habits and behaviors.

7. What is the best way for a person to make accomplishments in his/her life?

8. Describe the story involving the retired police officer.

9. What was the example used regarding the fact that some people disagree just to disagree?

10. What did Erickson mean when he said that direct therapy may not always work? What can make it work?

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