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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Womanhood and the Inner Space.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Erikson suggest women are more passive than men?
(a) Environment.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Biology.
(d) Socialization.

2. When does Erikson feel individuals develop trust?
(a) They are around good people.
(b) When they face a difficult situation.
(c) They trust themselves.
(d) Their needs are met.

3. How does Erikson feel adults eventually settle on an identity?
(a) Based on childhood experiences.
(b) Through the mechanisms of identification.
(c) Based on their parents identity.
(d) Based on their place in society.

4. According to the discussion in Chapter 2, the process of the ego helps individuals maintain their personalities and what type of fashion?
(a) Selflessly.
(b) Coherent.
(c) Incoherent.
(d) Positive.

5. Why does Erikson suggest men are resistant to respond to women?
(a) Age-old physical reasons.
(b) Age-old psychological reasons.
(c) They are frightened.
(d) It is not proper.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Erikson, by meeting the youth's needs what occurs in terms of the historical context?

2. What is the critical stage of Erikson's theory of development where women develop their female identity?

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

4. What do the elements of the self produce in light of Erikson's theory of identity development?

5. Where does Erikson feel our self representations stem from?

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