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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, what stage is highly dependent on and individuals and ability to gain acceptance?
(a) Autonomy vs. shame.
(b) Intimacy vs. isolation.
(c) Trust vs. mistrust.
(d) Industry vs. inferiority.

2. What does William James state is discernible in mental or moral attitudes?
(a) Character.
(b) Culture.
(c) History.
(d) Family.

3. In discussing Freud's views on group identity, what does Erikson state is a major cause in identity becoming frustrating and disintegrated?
(a) When there are too many leaders.
(b) When the role of identity in a group changes.
(c) When the group disbands.
(d) When groups members do not have their own identity.

4. In Chapter 2, Foundations and Observation, during his discussion on group identity, what group of people does Erikson observe group changes to make his point?
(a) Middle class Whites.
(b) The Aztec Indians.
(c) Blacks.
(d) The Sioux Indians.

5. According to Freud, what is the first stage of identity development called?
(a) Latent stage.
(b) Anal stage.
(c) Oral stage.
(d) Phallic stage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erikson state is the first age of identity development involve in terms of conflict?

2. What do most new generations confront as a result of scientific and technological changes?

3. What is one example that Erikson provides for the notion of "evil ego identity"?

4. Erikson feels that Freud's intellect is a gift that stems from what?

5. As discussed in Chapter 1, what first lead to the scientific mythology of the mind?

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