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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not mentioned as something people might go into a state over/during:
(a) Hobbies.
(b) Work.
(c) Relationships.
(d) Arguments.

2. The professor accused the student of doing what?
(a) Cheating.
(b) Working ahead.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Cutting class.

3. The doctor uses which technique to uncover hidden behaviors, thoughts and feelings?
(a) Automatic writing.
(b) Medication.
(c) Role playing.
(d) Hypnosis.

4. In what field did Erickson choose to make a career?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Podiatry.
(c) Hydrotherapy.
(d) Hypnotherapy.

5. A person that is blocked will most likely not subject himself to which of the following?
(a) Trance.
(b) Suggestion.
(c) Treatment.
(d) Results.

6. What is one way in which the doctor may be able to break through the patient's issue?
(a) Positive reinforcement.
(b) Nothing can be done.
(c) Distraction.
(d) Biofeedback.

7. The student was able to convince the other men of his innocence by supplying what item?
(a) Lecture video.
(b) Letter of recommendation.
(c) Notebook.
(d) Transcripts.

8. Erickson does not believe in using which of the following to get his patients to change?
(a) Coercion.
(b) Bribes.
(c) Force.
(d) Mind games.

9. What commonly causes athletes to get into their trance states?
(a) Focus.
(b) Adrenaline.
(c) Endorphins.
(d) Determination.

10. To whom did the professor and the student go for help?
(a) Superintendent.
(b) Principal.
(c) Dean.
(d) Headmaster.

11. The book refers to a woman who had bouts with what kind of disease?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Colitis.
(c) Heart disease.
(d) Liver failure.

12. What is the purpose of delving into someone's subconscience? What would it help the doctor to find?
(a) Unconscious behaviors.
(b) Repressed memories.
(c) Childhood trauma.
(d) Phobias.

13. Erickson discusses a woman who was ashamed of what type of blemish on her skin?
(a) Scar.
(b) Mole.
(c) Rash.
(d) Coldsore.

14. Erickson's treatments helped the woman to get rid of which problem?
(a) Constipation.
(b) Muscle spasms.
(c) Hiccups.
(d) Anxiety attacks.

15. Erickson believes in doing what to help his patients heal?
(a) Guiding them.
(b) Prescribing medications.
(c) Ignoring them.
(d) Introducing psychotherapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The doctor believes people can change if only one can:

2. According to Erickson, patients that have been hypnotized tend to take suggestions in which way?

3. The doctor was successful in helping the woman by using which technique?

4. What does the author say is the best way to describe Erickson's approach to working with his patients?

5. What was Erickson's job while in college? What kind of salesman was he?

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