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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) Phallic stage.
(b) Latent stage.
(c) Oral stage.
(d) Anal stage.

2. What example does Erikson use in Foundations of Observation to clarify the disintegration of ego synthesis?
(a) Homelessness.
(b) Wartime trauma.
(c) Natural disasters.
(d) Adolescence.

3. According to Erikson, in his review and observations of changes in culture, what does he suggest will become common values among today's youth?
(a) Common identity.
(b) Dissonance.
(c) Leadership.
(d) Choice and identity.

4. What term does Erikson use to refer to the methods used throughout history to integrate identity?
(a) Methods of acquisition.
(b) Methods of conformity.
(c) Methods of group formation.
(d) Methods of identity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During Erikson's final stage of development, individuals having a sense of Generativity may engage in what type of activities?

2. 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?

3. When does the normative crisis of identity formation occur?

4. According to Freud, what is the second stage of identity development called?

5. What does Erikson suggest society's child training systems does for the uniqueness of society?

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