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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Life Cycle, Epigenesis of Identity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Erikson, what stage is highly dependent on and individuals and ability to gain acceptance?
(a) Trust vs. mistrust.
(b) Intimacy vs. isolation.
(c) Industry vs. inferiority.
(d) Autonomy vs. shame.

2. Concerning Erikson's theory, when identity development is negative, what type of personalities may occur during the second stage of development?
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Maladaptive behaviors.
(c) Compulsive.
(d) Antisocial.

3. Because the terms "identity" and "identity crisis" are used in such a variety of situations, what have these terms become?
(a) Coined.
(b) Well-defined.
(c) Embedded in society.
(d) Ritualized.

4. During the final stages of Erikson's stages of identity development, what type of feelings may individual experiencing stagnation feel?
(a) Despair and hopelessness.
(b) Calmness.
(c) Reflection.
(d) Hope for the future.

5. In discussing Freud's views on group identity, what does Erikson state is a major cause in identity becoming frustrating and disintegrated?
(a) When the group disbands.
(b) When groups members do not have their own identity.
(c) When the role of identity in a group changes.
(d) When there are too many leaders.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Erikson, in his review and observations of changes in culture, what does he suggest will become common values among today's youth?

2. According to Freud, what is the second stage of identity development called?

3. What is one example that Erikson provides for the notion of "evil ego identity"?

4. What may be gained as an individual enters Erikson's final stage of development when their overall development has been positive and healthy?

5. Where does the process of identity formation began?

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