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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Uncommon Therapy : Chapter 2, The Family Cycle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Family stress is most severe when someone is _________ (in) the family.
(a) Dying.
(b) Under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
(c) Entering or leaving.
(d) Ill or hospitalized.

2. It states in Chapter 2 that therapists often discover that habituated communication problems and other issues, including the involvement of _____, are all highly relevant to the families at this juncture.
(a) Alcohol and drugs.
(b) Friends and neighbors.
(c) Grandparents.
(d) Therapists.

3. Under which heading of Chapter 1 is it stated that Erickson emphasized both the autonomy and togetherness of family members?
(a) "Emphasizing the Positive".
(b) "Encouraging Resistance".
(c) "Avoiding Self-Exploration".
(d) "Awakening and Disengagement".

4. The period of adolescence that often closely predates major mating activity is one of the most important times for people to do what?
(a) Branch out on their own.
(b) Appreciate their families.
(c) Receive any necessary therapy.
(d) Receive medication if needed.

5. Haley states in Chapter 2, there is a need for the ______ to make a major adjustment towards the relationship of another family member but also to another family.
(a) Siblings.
(b) Entire family.
(c) Parents.
(d) Friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Which heading in Chapter 1 shows how Erickson gets the husband to enter therapy just to straighten out the therapist?

3. Which heading in Chapter 1 has the most hypnotic focus?

4. Under which heading in Chapter 2 does Haley explain that what occurs here is that couples are faced with dynamic challenges?

5. Which title from Chapter 1 shows how indirect communication can be better therapy in some cases?

(see the answer key)

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