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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. In Chapter 2, the author notes that among humans, the mating style appears to vary _____.
(a) Culturally.
(b) According to society.
(c) Innately.
(d) Periodically.

2. Erickson was responsible for the development and introduction into therapies of _____.
(a) "Encouraging Resistance".
(b) "Family orientation".
(c) "Providing a Worse Alternative".
(d) "Strategic Therapy".

3. A prominent concern is a family entanglement in which Harold needs to alter the dynamic with himself and one of his siblings who is one member of what kind of couple?
(a) Dishonest.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Abusive.
(d) Alcoholic.

4. When children have left home and can no longer "be used to ___________," the parents are often confronted with each other in a different way.
(a) "Communicate between the parents".
(b) "Facilitate domination".
(c) "Facilitate the family unit".
(d) "Communicate with siblings".

5. Hypnosis is described as a special way of _______.
(a) Brain washing.
(b) Beaconing.
(c) Administering help.
(d) Communicating.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harold became negative about the _______ with whom he had had been sexually involved in a limited sense.

2. One marital trouble that can occur was exemplified in Chapter 5 as the case of a young wife with a _____ hand.

3. What is the title of Chapter 1 in the book?

4. Under which heading does Haley write that the marriage ceremony is actually very important to more than just those who are marrying?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jay Haley remark about Erickson's contribution to the progression of psychotherapy in the beginning of the book?

2. Describe the first case scenario set up in Chapter 4.

3. Discuss Erickson's methods of frustration, space, and emphasizing the positive.

4. How does Haley describe Erickson's approach to adolescents in Chapter 3?

5. What are the first two descriptions of Erickson's techniques in Chapter 1?

6. What are Erickson's primary goals in couple's therapy?

7. What is the purpose of therapy in Haley's opinion as it relates to the phases?

8. How does Erickson deal with an adolescent's fears and insecurities in the courtship period?

9. What does Erickson feel regarding dissent with a couple in the sessions?

10. Describe the first life phase discussed in Chapter 2.

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