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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. One man in the text is referred to as he wanted to stop indulging in certain behaviors. What was the man's former occupation?

2. The man confessed to doing which of the following compulsively?

3. Where did Erickson send the man to contemplate his problems?

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

5. In this section, the author refers to children as being like which of the following:

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the example of this tool as it involved the allergist and heroin addict.

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

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

4. According to Erickson, there is a particular way to overcome limitations. What is the method?

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

6. Discuss the last case in the book about the woman who ignored her children. How did Erickson help her?

7. Describe the story involving the retired police officer.

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

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

10. What is two main things were connected in the story about the athlete? How did the combination affect the athlete's performance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The author states that values and self-discipline are not things that are easily learned. Compare and contrast the two as they are referenced in the text. Which is more important? Are they related? Can one work without the other? If so, how? If not, why? In what areas would these items best be used? Is there a difference between values and morals? Is there a difference between self-control and self-discipline? Is there a difference between self-discipline and willpower? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Write a detailed biography of Milton H. Erickson, MD. Include his personal and professional lives, education, techniques, contributions to the field of hypnotherapy, etc.

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