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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Foundations in Observation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In developing Erikson' theory of group identity, what two processes must the ego consist of that assist in defining both body in community membership?
(a) Social and mental.
(b) Spiritual and social.
(c) Spiritual and biological.
(d) Biological and social.

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

3. 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) The Aztec Indians.
(b) Blacks.
(c) The Sioux Indians.
(d) Middle class Whites.

4. What style of identity combines medieval conception of community with modern disobedience and nonviolence?
(a) Individual.
(b) Anarchy.
(c) Peacenik.
(d) Conformity.

5. What is one example that Erikson provides for the notion of "evil ego identity"?
(a) Ethnic stereotypes.
(b) Self loathing.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Gender stereotypes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the early 20th century, totalitarian disposition is best understood as what?

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

3. As discussed in Chapter 1, what first lead to the scientific mythology of the mind?

4. What is the definition of "identity" subject to?

5. According to the discussion in Chapter 2, the process of the ego helps individuals maintain their personalities and what type of fashion?

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