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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. Which of the following will most likely override a person's training?

2. If people can remember to think like children, they may be able to recover their lost:

3. Every time Erickson spoke to the boy he encouraged him to increase which of the following:

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the story about Erickson and the athlete and how Erickson's work helped to vastly improve the young man's performance.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Marrying truisms and possibilities has proven to be an effective method that has brought about great success for Erickson's patients. Examine in detail the story about the athlete who went on to win Olympic gold through this technique. How can marrying those two things help you to succeed in your daily life? In what area would the skill be used best?

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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