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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 is unique about each stage of Erikson's stages of identity development?
(a) Conflict.
(b) They are flexible.
(c) The build on one another.
(d) They are concrete.

2. What does Erikson suggest occurs in institutionalized settings such as a hospital with regard to identity?
(a) Development of oneliness.
(b) Desperation for identity.
(c) Conformity of identity.
(d) Emergence of self.

3. According to Erikson, how long does it take for identity to develop?
(a) 30 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) Identity if formed at birth.
(d) A lifetime.

4. What does the success of identification during Erikson's stages of development depend on?
(a) Interacting with trustworthy models.
(b) Parental support.
(c) It is society specific.
(d) Nothing.

5. What does Erikson propose reflects the body, personality, and social roles of the person?
(a) I.
(b) Us.
(c) Them.
(d) We.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erikson state is the first age of identity development involve in terms of conflict?

2. What example does Erikson use in Foundations of Observation to clarify the disintegration of ego synthesis?

3. Within the Erikson's system of the self-concept, what is produced by the ego?

4. In developing Erikson' theory of group identity, what two processes must the ego consist of that assist in defining both body in community membership?

5. In terms of Erikson's theory of individual development, what is required in order to transcend toward individuality?

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