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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. Because the terms "identity" and "identity crisis" are used in such a variety of situations, what have these terms become?
(a) Coined.
(b) Well-defined.
(c) Embedded in society.
(d) Ritualized.

2. What is the core part of identity formation that cannot be separated from this formation?
(a) Peace of mind.
(b) Authority acceptance.
(c) Individuality.
(d) Collectivism.

3. During the third stage of Erikson's theory of development, what may occur if an individual's initiatives or attempts at something continually fail?
(a) Identity confusion.
(b) Sense of guilt.
(c) Sense of independence.
(d) Compulsions.

4. Considering the relationship between personal and historical identity formation, how can this relationship be described?
(a) Ancestral relativity.
(b) Genetic relativity.
(c) Psychosocial relativity.
(d) Psychosomatic confusion.

5. In developing Erikson' theory of group identity, what two processes must the ego consist of that assist in defining both body in community membership?
(a) Social and mental.
(b) Spiritual and biological.
(c) Spiritual and social.
(d) Biological and social.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Erikson, what stage is highly dependent on and individuals and ability to gain acceptance?

3. What term does Erikson use to mean the factor that serves to integrate a person toward a common societal goal?

4. As noted in Chapter 2, how can false or inaccurate ego identity formations be corrected after being developed by parents in terms of group identity development?

5. According to Freud, what is the second stage of identity development called?

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