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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Theoretical Interlude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What might gaining a stronger self identity correspond to in relation to the majority of the population?
(a) A strong societal bond.
(b) Anarchy.
(c) Totalitarianism.
(d) Emancipation from society.

2. As discussed in Chapter 1, what first lead to the scientific mythology of the mind?
(a) The newness of man's self awareness.
(b) Interest in technology.
(c) Understanding of neurons.
(d) The mentally ill.

3. What does Erikson's theory suggest concerning how children gain a sense of what their adult identities should be?
(a) It comes natural.
(b) By looking to community members.
(c) Learning about being an adult.
(d) Watching TV.

4. In Chapter 2, Foundations and Observation, during his discussion on group identity, what group of people does Erikson observe group changes to make his point?
(a) Blacks.
(b) Middle class Whites.
(c) The Aztec Indians.
(d) The Sioux Indians.

5. How does man quantify attributes of himself philosophically and psychologically in terms of Erikson's views of identity development?
(a) Accepts imperfections.
(b) Uses the words Us and We.
(c) Understands the whole society.
(d) Uses the words I and self.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the elements of the self produce in light of Erikson's theory of identity development?

2. How does Erikson feel various features of humanity should be examined?

3. As discussed by Erikson in Chapter 2, what occurs when a system either biological or social malfunctions?

4. What does Erikson feel the biological process of psychoanalysis has become?

5. Within the Erikson's system of the self-concept, what is produced by the ego?

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