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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 happened to the man who attempted to cross the slippery surface before he met Erickson?
(a) The man would fall down.
(b) The surface would crack.
(c) Muscles got tense.
(d) The man would fall.

2. The author states that there is a lot to be said for which kind of learning?
(a) Theory-based.
(b) Experiential.
(c) Abstract.
(d) Socratic.

3. The story of the man who sat in the grass belonged in what profession?
(a) Record producer.
(b) Allergist.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Athlete.

4. Reframing often takes hold when the therapist or practitioner ties the facts with which of the following?
(a) Reward.
(b) Punishment.
(c) Fear.
(d) Negatibe behavior.

5. What was the secondary issue faced by the woman?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Lying.
(c) Refusing to balance her checkbook.
(d) Refusing to keep house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is used as an example to support the above statement?

2. Erickson did encourage the man to do which of the following?

3. Erickson also believes that a person's experiences do not have to be guided by which of the following:

4. This even occurred during what major world event?

5. Some people are able to recover from serious illnesses by simply refusing to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. Explain how Frankl used the method of reframing in his daily life.

3. Describe the story of the woman who continually sabotaged herself and her efforts to lose weight.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who is Victor Frankl? What makes his story an unusual one?

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