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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Weaning Parents from Children.

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) "Revision of nature".
(c) "Encouraging a relapse".
(d) "Communicating in metaphor".

2. The transition from being a child into being an adult involves ______ of the relational patterns between family members.
(a) Dismissal.
(b) Removal.
(c) Manipulation.
(d) Rearrangement.

3. The 19th-century method was to treat a patient in what way?
(a) Within the hospital.
(b) By hypnosis.
(c) On an individual basis.
(d) With the family.

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 medication if needed.
(d) Receive any necessary therapy.

5. Haley explains that in the most severe cases, Erickson would consider long-term therapy; otherwise, his relationship with clients lasted how long?
(a) One visit.
(b) One year.
(c) Two or three months.
(d) A few weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which title from Chapter 1 is also used for negative reinforcement and as a means to redirect patients?

2. Once Erickson helped the family of the boy with the sore, it cured the boy of his festering sore and the _______ behavior that had accompanied it.

3. When Harold has succeeded in school, Erickson persuades him to drop the idea that he is somehow _____ minded.

4. In Chapter 5, Erickson and Haley both admit that not all young adults want to do what?

5. Erickson typically conducts therapy with the goal of keeping a couple together except for two types of case: one, if the couple feels the marriage was a mistake, and second, in the event that the marriage does what?

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