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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. Unlike adults, children are not _______ by previous events.

2. The author states that regardless of past experiences, everyone can achieve which of the following?

3. What major event did the athlete participate in after following Erickson's advice?

4. The man's focus could easily be referred to as which of the following:

5. The woman who had a fear of flying was actually being bothered by which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the doctor's opinion on the difference between theory and practice? What ensures the best end result?

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

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

8. Describe the story involving the retired police officer.

9. 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.

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

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

What is mirroring? How is it done? What is its purpose? In what situations would mirroring be the best or the only technique that will be effective? Who is most likely to mirror another? Give examples in which mirroring would work for you. Write out a detailed scenario and include mirroring in the conversation. Did it work? If not, what happened?

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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