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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Marriage and Its Consequences.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.
(a) Evaluating the client's emotions.
(b) Evaluating the client's history.
(c) Understanding the client
(d) Understanding the anxieties of the client.

2. Which heading in Chapter 1 involves subjective aspects of time?
(a) "Emphasizing the Positive".
(b) "Encouraging Resistance".
(c) "Avoiding Self-Exploration".
(d) "The Use of Space and Position".

3. Harold would finally happen into a heterosexual relationship with whom?
(a) His best friend.
(b) His sister's friend.
(c) The woman Erickson introduced him to.
(d) An older woman neighbor.

4. In some cases, Erickson offers patients the option to make more complete changes in a shorter time span. In these cases, he assures them that they can, but the greater the transformation, the greater the _________ associated with the changes that will be facilitated by hypnosis.
(a) Rehabilitation.
(b) Composure.
(c) Resentment.
(d) Psychological shock.

5. The author does not mention the issue of whether to ______ when he mentions the matter of marriage.
(a) Parent.
(b) Accept homosexuality.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Live separately.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eventually, through a lengthy process including both success and failure, Erickson gets Harold to complete what?

2. 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?

3. Harold succeeds in cultivating a friendship with an unintelligent ______ man who has been highly effective at making the best of who he is.

4. Family stress is most severe when someone is _________ (in) the family.

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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