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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. What kind of award did the athlete receive for his hard work in eliminating his limitations?

2. How much weight was the woman required to gain according to Erickson?

3. Erickson was fond of using one particular skill in his practice while diagnosing patients. What was that skill?

4. One of Erickson's patients was desperate to do which of the following?

5. While in meditation, what thing did the man discover that he had not noticed before?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What did Erickson mean when he said that direct therapy may not always work? What can make it work?

10. How can a person learn from the behaviors and actions of children?

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

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

Performance anxiety and athletic improvement are common issues in which Erickson's techniques can be highly beneficial. A prime example is the athlete who went on to win gold medals at the Olympics. Using that story as a reference, write about a famous athlete who decided to undergo a similar type of hypnotherapy in order to improve his/her performance. Did it work? How long did it take? Did drugs play any part in the therapy? If so, do you think the same results could have been achieved without drugs? What other kinds of life changes were involved? Were the results temporary or permanent?

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