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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fromm cite as an example of dynamic adaptation?

2. Why does man suffer from eating the forbidden fruit?

3. What time period did the process of individuation reach its peak?

4. What social class found Lutheranism the most appealing?

5. Why does an individual adapt to a new situation and habit?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Protestant Reformation affect individual freedom?

2. What economic changes altered the social ideology at the end of the 16th century?

3. How does Fromm uses freedom of speech to explain that when a freedom is gained, it is also restricted?

4. How did capitalism change the individual's role in society?

5. What is the significance of World War I when talking about freedom?

6. How did Luther's teachings support capitalism?

7. How does an individual's learning further the process of individuation and how does this affect a child's relationship with his mother?

8. What are Fromm's ideas about work, the economy, and society?

9. How does capitalism affect an individual's freedom, and what are Fromm's criticisms of capitalism?

10. What is the difference between static and dynamic adaptation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the social, economic, and individual lessons learned from Nazism. In your response, include the following information:

1). How did Nazism affect the entire social structure of Germany?

2). Examine how Hitler used social class to spread his sadomasochistic message of dominance.

3). What economic factors affected Nazism?

4). How did the individual lose himself and his freedom when the Nazi party came to power?

Essay Topic 2

Define the political, social and economic impact capitalism had on individual freedom. In your answer, address the following historical events:

1). The Protestant Reformation-How did this religious movement bring about economic change and increased social class freedom?

2). The Renaissance-How was this movement characterized by capitalism? What impact did it have on society and the individual?

3). Post World War I Germany-how did the economic situation of inflation and depression change the political an social climate in pre-Nazi Germany?

Essay Topic 3

Evaluate Fromm's thoughts on the causes of isolation and fear. In your essay, be sure to explain the following:

1). What economic, political, and social systems create alienation and fear?

2). How does man cope with these feelings?

3). What are some of the positive and negative consequences for society when man feels frightened and alone?

4). What are some of the positive and negative consequences for man when he feels isolated and scared?

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