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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 state are not constantly bolstered, an idea that is contrary to popular belief?
(a) The arrogant.
(b) Weak egos.
(c) Strong egos.
(d) Self conscious.

2. What is present within each period of Erikson's theory of identity development?
(a) Inner and outer conflict.
(b) Social conflict.
(c) Identity confusion.
(d) Distinct processes.

3. When does the normative crisis of identity formation occur?
(a) As an adult.
(b) Adolescence.
(c) As a toddler.
(d) With mother and baby.

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

5. Why does Erikson warn the reader not to expect any solid development of mythology in terms of integrating the work on identity over the past two decades?
(a) It is too complex to understand.
(b) The world changes too quickly.
(c) It will only cause more identity confusion.
(d) They cannot be integrated.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. During the third stage of Erikson's theory of development, what may occur if an individual's initiatives or attempts at something continually fail?

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

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