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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. What is the core part of identity formation that cannot be separated from this formation?
(a) Authority acceptance.
(b) Individuality.
(c) Peace of mind.
(d) Collectivism.

2. What does Freud suggest a fearless freedom of thinking is?
(a) Unattainable.
(b) Totalitarianism.
(c) Positive identity.
(d) Negative identity.

3. Why does Erikson warn the reader not to expect any solid development of mythology in terms of integrating the work on identity over the past two decades?
(a) The world changes too quickly.
(b) It will only cause more identity confusion.
(c) It is too complex to understand.
(d) They cannot be integrated.

4. What does Erikson state youth need so they do not languish in a strictly episodical conscious expansion?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) A set of guidelines for identity.
(c) Understanding of the past.
(d) Leadership that can be resistant.

5. What are two characteristics Erikson applies to the task of the ego in order to maintain and organize its existence?
(a) Weak and meaningless.
(b) Ceaseless and essential.
(c) Demanding and authoritative.
(d) Straightforward and never-ending.

Short Answer Questions

1. Concerning Erikson's theory, when identity development is negative, what type of personalities may occur during the second stage of development?

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

3. What term does Erikson use to refer to the methods used throughout history to integrate identity?

4. What is unique about each stage of Erikson's stages of identity development?

5. What type of self is clear when examining Freud's dreams?

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