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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. Considering the relationship between personal and historical identity formation, how can this relationship be described?
(a) Psychosocial relativity.
(b) Genetic relativity.
(c) Ancestral relativity.
(d) Psychosomatic confusion.

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

3. What does Erikson state are not constantly bolstered, an idea that is contrary to popular belief?
(a) Weak egos.
(b) Strong egos.
(c) Self conscious.
(d) The arrogant.

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

5. What might gaining a stronger self identity correspond to in relation to the majority of the population?
(a) Emancipation from society.
(b) Anarchy.
(c) A strong societal bond.
(d) Totalitarianism.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What is one example that Erikson provides for the notion of "evil ego identity"?

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

4. During the process of Erikson's stages of identity development, what will depend on the total process of identity development?

5. According to Freud, what is the first stage of identity development called?

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