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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Erickson discusses a woman who was ashamed of what type of blemish on her skin?

2. The general public often associates trances with which of the following?

3. What animal is discussed in this section?

4. The student was able to convince the other men of his innocence by supplying what item?

5. A person that is blocked will most likely not subject himself to which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened between Arthur and the professor? What was the conflict?

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

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

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

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

6. What is mentioned as being a way for a patient to block success in treatment? What is one way in which the problem can be solved?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author mentions the great physician Paracelsus, a 15-16th century physician. Paracelsus was also dubbed as the "Father of Toxicology." How does Erickson compare to Paracelsus? What is the connection between the two men? To what ideas of Paracelsus' did Erickson subscribe? Who do you think might be viewing Erickson's work as Erickson did Paracelsus? Give an example of how Erickson used Paracelsus' theories in his work.

Essay Topic 2

Automatic writing is one way in which a person can uncover unconscious or subconscious facts, behaviors, thoughts and feelings. What is the difference between unconscious and subconscious realizations? Have you ever experienced either? If so, what? As a class, choose a topic that might be well served by being address by automatic writing. Write at least one page using automatic writing. What was revealed? Would you recommend the technique? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Erickson talks a lot about the following techniques - reframing, redirection and distraction. Compare and contrast the techniques. In your opinion which is best and/or most effective? Give examples of each.

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