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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. Which is a form of trance?
2. Erickson does not believe in using which of the following to get his patients to change?
3. Erickson states that trances can be which of the following?
4. Where did Erickson grow up?
5. Which of the following is not mentioned as something people might go into a state over/during:
Short Essay Questions
1. What is automatic behavior? How can it be used to help patients?
2. Erickson often received criticism for his methods of practice. Who gave out the criticism and what was the main complaint?
3. 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.
4. What is automatic writing? What is the process? How is it helpful?
5. The author talks about rapport and relating to another person. Why should one strive to build rapport?
6. What happened between Arthur and the professor? What was the conflict?
7. Who is Arthur? Why is Arthur's story important to the text presented by Rosen?
8. What was Arthur's offer to the professor and the dean? What was the result?
9. What kind of information is given to the reader through the use of discussion regarding Erickson's techniques?
10. How did Arthur and the professor handle the situation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many people go into therapy wanting to make major changes in their lives, particularly if they are miserable in their current situations. Give at least five examples of things people may want to change, how Erickson would deal with those issues and the results. In what situations would small changes be best? In what situations would major changes take place right away? What is your opinion of small changes versus big changes in behavior?
Essay Topic 2
Self-sabotage may be linked to self-imposed limitations in some cases. The mind is a very powerful tool that can control one's ability to succeed if the belief system does not match the desire. What causes one to have self-imposed limitations? Is it innate or a learned way of thinking? If it is learned, how was it taught and by whom? How can self-imposed limitations affect you in school, sports, or every day activities? Are you typically aware of these situations? Are you aware of what causes your behaviors? How can you overcome the limitations?
Essay Topic 3
Marrying truisms and possibilities has proven to be an effective method that has brought about great success for Erickson's patients. Examine in detail the story about the athlete who went on to win Olympic gold through this technique. How can marrying those two things help you to succeed in your daily life? In what area would the skill be used best?
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