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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) "Frustrating the problem".
(b) "Encouraging a relapse".
(c) "Communicating in metaphor".
(d) "Revision of nature".

2. Haley states in Chapter 2 that a pattern involving a built-in need for making changes and adjustments is part of what?
(a) The phase of marriage.
(b) The phase of adolescence.
(c) The phase of bearing children.
(d) The phase of old age.

3. In which situation is it said that new way of finding their equilibrium as a couple is needed?
(a) When parents grow old.
(b) When someone passes away.
(c) During divorce.
(d) After childbirth.

4. 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) "Emphasizing the Positive".
(b) "Avoiding Self-Exploration".
(c) "Encouraging Resistance".
(d) "Awakening and Disengagement".

5. Milton Erickson came from the American Midwest and received the majority of his education and preliminary work experience in Wisconsin and _____.
(a) Colorado.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Portland.
(d) Wisconsin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Erickson's type of reinforcement in the example in Chapter 3 was incredibly effective and the _____ fell from the forefront into the background of the client's life.

2. Under which heading of Chapter 1 is it stated that Erickson emphasized both the autonomy and togetherness of family members?

3. Erickson's method is in contrast to other forms of talk therapy where there is a greater emphasis on __________, and the relationship tends to involve weekly meetings for years on end.

4. Which heading in Chapter 1 cultivates a response until a goal is reached?

5. Under which heading in Chapter 2 does Haley explain that therapy must take into account the reality of how factors outside the marriage and beyond the individual partners have an affect upon what happens and may contain suggestions and warnings about the way to navigate a set of solutions?

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