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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. According to Erikson, in his review and observations of changes in culture, what does he suggest will become common values among today's youth?
(a) Common identity.
(b) Choice and identity.
(c) Dissonance.
(d) Leadership.

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

3. What example does Erikson use in Foundations of Observation to clarify the disintegration of ego synthesis?
(a) Adolescence.
(b) Natural disasters.
(c) Homelessness.
(d) Wartime trauma.

4. As discussed by Erikson in Chapter 2, what occurs when a system either biological or social malfunctions?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Restart of identity formation.
(c) Identity loss.
(d) Pathology.

5. What does Erikson state that childhood and youth predispose men to?
(a) Totalitarianism.
(b) Structure.
(c) Confused identities.
(d) Childlike wonder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Freud's consciousness of inner identity include?

2. What type of self is clear when examining Freud's dreams?

3. According to Erikson, how long does it take for identity to develop?

4. As discussed in Chapter 2, who is able to trigger transference of models of identity formation within younger members of society?

5. When does Erikson feel individuals develop trust?

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