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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Erickson send the man to contemplate his problems?
(a) Mountain top.
(b) Stream.
(c) Golf course.
(d) Gym.

2. The doctor believed that a patient will only succeed if s/he has which of the following:
(a) A therapist.
(b) Self-control.
(c) Desire.
(d) Willpower.

3. What was the name of the man Erickson refers to in regards to reframing?
(a) Finkel.
(b) Winkler.
(c) Frankl.
(d) Winter.

4. When meeting with the married couple, Erickson simply asked them why they did not want to:
(a) Get a divorce.
(b) Be happy.
(c) Solve their problems.
(d) Sleep together.

5. Through therapy Erickson believes that people are able to overcome a:
(a) Childhood trauma.
(b) Fear of flying.
(c) Bad habit.
(d) Bad prognosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. There is a lot to be said for which of the following:

2. There are times when _______ cannot be prevented.

3. Which of the following will most likely override a person's training?

4. How did the man undergoing trauma refer to his situation?

5. Some people are able to use therapy to overcome what kind of illness?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the story of the woman who continually sabotaged herself and her efforts to lose weight.

2. What is the doctor's opinion on the difference between theory and practice? What ensures the best end result?

3. What is the best way for a person to make accomplishments in his/her life?

4. Discuss one of Erickson's favorite therapeutic tools regarding everyday observations.

5. How can a person learn from the behaviors and actions of children?

6. Explain how one of Erickson's techniques helped a man to overcome a fear of walking across ice.

7. What was the example used regarding the fact that some people disagree just to disagree?

8. Why is it stated that children are like empty slates? What does that mean?

9. What is two main things were connected in the story about the athlete? How did the combination affect the athlete's performance?

10. It is stated that there's a lot to be said for stubbornness. What is the example used regarding stubbornness and illness?

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