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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. According to the text, which of the following is vital to accomplishing things in one's life?

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

4. The author believes that one learns best by:

5. Erickson likes to see when patients take everyday events and are able to make ___________ about them.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Victor Frankl? What makes his story an unusual one?

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

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

7. What are the doctor's thoughts about experiential learning?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is much written about the trance state and its various stages and uses. What are Erickson's beliefs and views on the trance state? What are the various levels of trance? What is the difference between a meditative state and a trance state? Which is more effective: a self-induced trance or one that is guided? Research and write a 1000 word essay on the use of trances and how they affect popular culture, including celebrities.

Essay Topic 2

Self-sabotage may be linked to self-imposed limitations in some cases. The mind is a very powerful tool that can control one's ability to succeed if the belief system does not match the desire. What causes one to have self-imposed limitations? Is it innate or a learned way of thinking? If it is learned, how was it taught and by whom? How can self-imposed limitations affect you in school, sports, or every day activities? Are you typically aware of these situations? Are you aware of what causes your behaviors? How can you overcome the limitations?

Essay Topic 3

Self-sabotage is very common in patients, particularly those who are attempting to make major life changes and/or abandoning a certain behavior or action. Give examples of self-sabotage. Did anyone in the text practice self-sabotage? How did Erickson deal with it? Was the problem resolved? Why did it happen in the first place? Write a 500 word essay on how self-sabotage has affected you.

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