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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The general public often associates trances with which of the following?
2. Which is a form of trance?
3. Erickson discusses a woman who was ashamed of what type of blemish on her skin?
4. The book refers to a woman who had bouts with what kind of disease?
5. Erickson believes in doing what to help his patients heal?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is automatic writing? What is the process? How is it helpful?
2. Erickson believes that it may not be necessary to solve an entire problem for the problem to be effectively relived. Explain this theory and to what cases it might best relate.
3. Erickson often received criticism for his methods of practice. Who gave out the criticism and what was the main complaint?
4. How did Arthur and the professor handle the situation?
5. What kind of information is given to the reader through the use of discussion regarding Erickson's techniques?
6. Erickson talks about forgotten skills. What does the doctor mean about forgotten skills? What was the example used?
7. What is mentioned as being a way for a patient to block success in treatment? What is one way in which the problem can be solved?
8. What is automatic behavior? How can it be used to help patients?
9. The author talks about rapport and relating to another person. Why should one strive to build rapport?
10. What is the crux and purpose of MY VOICE WILL GO WITH YOU by Sidney Rosen?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author mentions the great physician Paracelsus, a 15-16th century physician. Paracelsus was also dubbed as the "Father of Toxicology." How does Erickson compare to Paracelsus? What is the connection between the two men? To what ideas of Paracelsus' did Erickson subscribe? Who do you think might be viewing Erickson's work as Erickson did Paracelsus? Give an example of how Erickson used Paracelsus' theories in his work.
Essay Topic 2
There is much written about the trance state and its various stages and uses. What are Erickson's beliefs and views on the trance state? What are the various levels of trance? What is the difference between a meditative state and a trance state? Which is more effective: a self-induced trance or one that is guided? Research and write a 1000 word essay on the use of trances and how they affect popular culture, including celebrities.
Essay Topic 3
Personal power is an often discussed topic but not one that is always addressed in therapy. What is personal power? How is it achieved? Why is it important? What are Erickson's views on the subject? Write a 1000 word essay on personal power and what it means to you. Include how you incorporate - or should incorporate - it into your daily life. What differences would it make?
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