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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Character Revision of the Young Adult.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what technique does Erickson use trance to release people from deep-seated behavior patterns, some of which have been counter productive or relied upon to reduce fears?
(a) "Communicating in metaphor".
(b) "Revision of nature".
(c) "Frustrating the problem".
(d) "Encouraging a relapse".

2. Erickson writes of withholding and sharing information and of how he succeeds in curing a young woman of pain she experiences during ______.
(a) Intercourse.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Menstruation.
(d) Childbirth.

3. Where additional education is needed, Erickson recommends it; for instance, _________ can educate girls whose mothers or other older women did not properly train in make up or fashion.
(a) Sisters and cousins.
(b) Professional beauty assistants.
(c) Therapists.
(d) Aunts or cousins.

4. Voluntary and involuntary behavior is discussed to show how therapeutic techniques transform an individual into being able to perform certain ______.
(a) Trance stages.
(b) New behaviors.
(c) Restrictive behaviors.
(d) Cognitive recognitions.

5. Under which heading of Chapter 1 does it state that therapy now helps patients make changes without any focus on understanding why the previous behavior had existed?
(a) "Avoiding Self-Exploration".
(b) "Encouraging Resistance".
(c) "Awakening and Disengagement".
(d) "Emphasizing the Positive".

Short Answer Questions

1. There may be fears, insecurities and inadequacies involved, but Erickson is not so interested in these or in explaining all about the shortcomings to the client, but rather Erickson focuses on helping the client to work towards what?

2. One case of Chapter 4 includes a man named Harold who asserts that he is homosexual and hates women. He is also what?

3. Hypnosis is described as a special way of _______.

4. After other deep work is done and Harold has some very enjoyable experiences with women he does what of his own accord?

5. Milton Erickson came from the American Midwest and received the majority of his education and preliminary work experience in Wisconsin and _____.

(see the answer key)

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