View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Toward Contemporary Issues, Youth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the elements of the self produce in light of Erikson's theory of identity development?
(a) A potential identity.
(b) A composite of self.
(c) A composite of society.
(d) An understanding.

2. What is unique about each stage of Erikson's stages of identity development?
(a) They are concrete.
(b) Conflict.
(c) They are flexible.
(d) The build on one another.

3. How does Erikson feel adults eventually settle on an identity?
(a) Based on their place in society.
(b) Through the mechanisms of identification.
(c) Based on their parents identity.
(d) Based on childhood experiences.

4. According to Erikson, what is the third stage of development?
(a) Autonomy vs. shame.
(b) Trust vs. mistrust.
(c) Initiative vs. guilt.
(d) Intimacy vs. isolation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Interpreting Freud's theory, what does Erikson feel occurs when the ego resists integrating into new environments?

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

3. What did Shaw care so much about being?

4. What does Erikson state that childhood and youth predispose men to?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 239 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample