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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Identity Confusion in Life History and Case History.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Freud, what is the first stage of identity development called?
(a) Latent stage.
(b) Oral stage.
(c) Anal stage.
(d) Phallic stage.

2. In terms of Erikson's theory of individual development, what is required in order to transcend toward individuality?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Family support.
(c) Identity.
(d) Meditation.

3. What does William James state is discernible in mental or moral attitudes?
(a) Family.
(b) History.
(c) Character.
(d) Culture.

4. What is present within each period of Erikson's theory of identity development?
(a) Social conflict.
(b) Inner and outer conflict.
(c) Identity confusion.
(d) Distinct processes.

5. What is the definition of "identity" subject to?
(a) Changes in history.
(b) The future.
(c) The researcher.
(d) The individual.

Short Answer Questions

1. In observing groups of people being reeducated by American civil servants, what reason does Erikson provide for why this group became frustrated and identity development?

2. 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?

3. What does Erikson state is the first age of identity development involve in terms of conflict?

4. As noted in Chapter 2, how can false or inaccurate ego identity formations be corrected after being developed by parents in terms of group identity development?

5. What can reinforce the process of negative identity formation in terms of Erikson's stages of identity development?

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