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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 term does Erikson use to mean the factor that serves to integrate a person toward a common societal goal?
(a) Sexual identity.
(b) Ego identity.
(c) Gender identity.
(d) Group identity.

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

3. Erikson feels that Freud's intellect is a gift that stems from what?
(a) A good education.
(b) A hostile limitation of opportunities.
(c) Good genes.
(d) A strong identity.

4. What does Erikson's theory suggest concerning how children gain a sense of what their adult identities should be?
(a) Watching TV.
(b) By looking to community members.
(c) Learning about being an adult.
(d) It comes natural.

5. What do the elements of the self produce in light of Erikson's theory of identity development?
(a) A potential identity.
(b) An understanding.
(c) A composite of society.
(d) A composite of self.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does Erikson use to refer to the methods used throughout history to integrate identity?

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. Where does Erikson feel our self representations stem from?

4. What did Shaw convinced himself he was?

5. When does Erikson feel individuals develop trust?

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