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

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

3. According to Erikson, in his review and observations of changes in culture, what does he suggest will become common values among today's youth?
(a) Leadership.
(b) Choice and identity.
(c) Common identity.
(d) Dissonance.

4. What term does Erikson use to refer to the methods used throughout history to integrate identity?
(a) Methods of acquisition.
(b) Methods of identity.
(c) Methods of group formation.
(d) Methods of conformity.

5. Because the terms "identity" and "identity crisis" are used in such a variety of situations, what have these terms become?
(a) Well-defined.
(b) Embedded in society.
(c) Ritualized.
(d) Coined.

Short Answer Questions

1. In developing Erikson' theory of group identity, what two processes must the ego consist of that assist in defining both body in community membership?

2. According to the discussion in Chapter 2, the process of the ego helps individuals maintain their personalities and what type of fashion?

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

4. What does Erikson suggest society's child training systems does for the uniqueness of society?

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

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