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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Life Cycle, Epigenesis of Identity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Erikson suggest wholeness of the individual is associated with?
(a) Equilibrium and health.
(b) Positive psychology.
(c) Totalitarianism.
(d) The earth.

2. What may be gained as an individual enters Erikson's final stage of development when their overall development has been positive and healthy?
(a) Reflection.
(b) Hopelessness.
(c) Peace.
(d) Wisdom.

3. In the beginning of the 20th century, what demonstrated the possibility to destroy human kind?
(a) Peaceniks.
(b) Pseudospecies.
(c) Individuality.
(d) Negative identity formation.

4. During the final stages of Erikson's stages of identity development, what type of feelings may individual experiencing stagnation feel?
(a) Calmness.
(b) Despair and hopelessness.
(c) Hope for the future.
(d) Reflection.

5. According to Erikson, what does totalitarianism require of society?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A combination of identities.
(c) A sense of legitimacy of state power.
(d) Conformity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does William James state is discernible in mental or moral attitudes?

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

3. What does Erikson feel happens when a healthy personality deals with conflict?

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

5. In order to create a positive ego what does Erikson state must be tested?

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