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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Foundations in Observation.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does it mean when the author states, "to review the concept of identity"?
(a) Give a lecture.
(b) Sketch its history.
(c) Disprove identity.
(d) Write an outline.

3. Erikson states that we deal with the process located in the core of the individual and where else?
(a) The core of his communal culture.
(b) Within himself.
(c) Among his family.
(d) In his past.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The ________ cannot coexist with the increase in advances in a technologically led culture?

2. What does Erikson suggest wholeness of the individual is associated with?

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

4. What does Erikson state youth need so they do not languish in a strictly episodical conscious expansion?

5. In terms of Erikson's theory of individual development, what is required in order to transcend toward individuality?

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