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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Womanhood and the Inner Space.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is identity diffusion manifested during the adolescent stages of Erikson's theory of identity development?
(a) Short adolescent moratorium.
(b) Strong identity.
(c) No adolescent moratorium.
(d) Long adolescent moratorium.

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

3. What did Shaw convinced himself he was?
(a) A complete outsider.
(b) A leader.
(c) A helper.
(d) A genius.

4. According to Erikson's theory, what is psychologically different between males and females?
(a) Everything.
(b) Their psychological spaces.
(c) Their notions of success.
(d) Their ability to express empathy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do environmental counterweights of identity help explain in terms of Freud's theory of identity?

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

3. In light of Erikson's view on identity development within communities, what must communities recognize in youth?

4. What does Erikson propose reflects the body, personality, and social roles of the person?

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

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