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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. What does Erikson believe is an intrinsic part of maturation?
(a) Questioning one's identity.
(b) Growth.
(c) Identity formation.
(d) Identity crisis.

2. What aspect of life does Erikson suggest women suffer over excessively?
(a) Finding identity.
(b) Helping other.
(c) Getting a better job.
(d) Having a family.

3. How does feminists often react during times of identity development and social change, as proposed in Erikson's theory?
(a) Strongly.
(b) With indifference.
(c) Revert to old ways.
(d) Weakly.

4. What may be gained as an individual enters Erikson's final stage of development when their overall development has been positive and healthy?
(a) Peace.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Reflection.
(d) Hopelessness.

5. In terms of Erikson's theory of identity development, what is one notion that youth resist?
(a) The past.
(b) The future.
(c) Youth do not resist.
(d) The present.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Erikson feel various features of humanity should be examined?

2. For women, as proposed by Erikson, when does adulthood begin?

3. How does Erikson think ideologies should be filled?

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

5. What type of self is clear when examining Freud's dreams?

(see the answer key)

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