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

2. If people can remember to think like children, they may be able to recover their lost:
(a) Eagerness.
(b) Silliness.
(c) Joy.
(d) Toys.

3. Every time Erickson spoke to the boy he encouraged him to increase which of the following:
(a) Putt.
(b) Speed.
(c) Distance.
(d) Height.

4. What is the word that best relates to "stepping stone" as it is used in the text?
(a) Transformation.
(b) Transference.
(c) Catalyst.
(d) Baby step.

5. The author believes that one learns best by:
(a) Doing.
(b) Watching.
(c) Reading about it.
(d) Listening.

Short Answer Questions

1. The doctor believed that a patient will only succeed if s/he has which of the following:

2. A person will only change if the desire to do so is:

3. How did the man undergoing trauma refer to his situation?

4. According to Erickson, the married couple often argued about things that were:

5. The man's focus could easily be referred to as which of the following:

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the story involving the retired police officer.

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

3. 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.

4. What are the doctor's thoughts about experiential learning?

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

6. Recap Erickson's example of experiential learning and instinct.

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

8. Discuss one of Erickson's favorite therapeutic tools regarding everyday observations.

9. What is one tool that often helps the therapy along, even when the patient is resistant?

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

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