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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Theoretical Interlude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Erikson state is the first age of identity development involve in terms of conflict?
(a) Autonomy vs. shame.
(b) Intimacy vs. isolation.
(c) Trust vs. mistrust.
(d) Initiative vs. Guilt.

2. The ________ cannot coexist with the increase in advances in a technologically led culture?
(a) Conformity of one.
(b) The dislike of regimentation and military enthusiasm.
(c) The combination of individuality and the community.
(d) True identity formation of ego.

3. In Chapter 2, what does Erikson feel about how psychologists treat social dynamics and external social elements?
(a) As surface events.
(b) As keys to social competence.
(c) The coexist.
(d) As deep rooted elements of social identity.

4. What is one thing that Erikson states comes with each stage of identity development?
(a) An emotional separation.
(b) A widening social radius.
(c) Understanding of self.
(d) Closing off of society.

5. Why was Erikson so impressed with Shaw?
(a) He could integrate the complex elements of life.
(b) He developed a good theory of development.
(c) He was very intelligent.
(d) He did not care what others thought.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erikson indicate many psychoanalysts think humans are predisposed to do?

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

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

4. What does George Bernard Shaw despise?

5. What may be gained as an individual enters Erikson's final stage of development when their overall development has been positive and healthy?

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