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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 Freud's consciousness of inner identity include?
(a) Bitter pride.
(b) Peace.
(c) Love.
(d) Conflict.

2. In the early 20th century, totalitarian disposition is best understood as what?
(a) A universal human related to all parts of human nature.
(b) Community needs.
(c) It was not understood at all.
(d) The self as separate from others.

3. During the Erikson's second stage of development, what does the individual gain when identity has developed in a healthy manner?
(a) Mental development.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Independence.
(d) Confidence and control over himself.

4. In order to create a positive ego what does Erikson state must be tested?
(a) Current reality against identity.
(b) Current intelligence and identity.
(c) Ability for introspection.
(d) Mental acuity.

5. Where does the process of identity formation began?
(a) With mother and baby.
(b) As a young adult.
(c) As a toddler.
(d) As an adolescent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What style of identity combines medieval conception of community with modern disobedience and nonviolence?

2. Concerning Erikson's theory, when identity development is negative, what type of personalities may occur during the second stage of development?

3. At what stage in Erikson's theory of development may an individual begin to lose confidence or identity and enter period of listlessness?

4. According to Erikson, what is the third stage of development?

5. In the beginning of the 20th century, what demonstrated the possibility to destroy human kind?

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