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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) Ill or hospitalized.
(b) Under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
(c) Entering or leaving.
(d) Dying.

2. Under which heading of Chapter 2 does Haley state that children develop their own roles within families and parents face serious changes when they leave?
(a) "Retirement and Old Age".
(b) "Breaking Apron Springs".
(c) "Leaving the Nest".
(d) "Weaning Parents From Children".

3. Which technique is also part of intentional hypnotic conditioning (here it is observed that uniformly siding with one family member and the creating of factions by the therapist is discouraged)?
(a) "Avoiding Self-Exploration".
(b) "Encouraging Resistance".
(c) "Emphasizing the Positive".
(d) "Amnesia and Control of Information".

4. 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) "Awakening and Disengagement".
(d) "Avoiding Self-Exploration".

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which heading in Chapter 1 is shown to help work out residual resistance to desirable changes?

4. The first heading of Chapter 1 is titled _____________; wherein, the individual in therapy is re-educated to view resistance as a form of cooperation in its own right.

5. Haley states in Chapter 2 that a pattern involving a built-in need for making changes and adjustments is part of what?

(see the answer key)

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