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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 terms of Erikson's theory of individual development, what is required in order to transcend toward individuality?
(a) Family support.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Identity.

2. What do most new generations confront as a result of scientific and technological changes?
(a) Possibilities for artificial wisdom.
(b) Radically new possibilities and forms of thought.
(c) Increased identity confusion.
(d) A repeat of the past.

3. Where does the process of identity formation began?
(a) As a young adult.
(b) As a toddler.
(c) As an adolescent.
(d) With mother and baby.

4. What does Erikson suggest wholeness of the individual is associated with?
(a) Equilibrium and health.
(b) Positive psychology.
(c) Totalitarianism.
(d) The earth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it mean when the author states, "to review the concept of identity"?

2. In discussing Freud's views on group identity, what does Erikson state is a major cause in identity becoming frustrating and disintegrated?

3. What is the core part of identity formation that cannot be separated from this formation?

4. Considering Erikson's theory of groups identity development, what type of group demands does ego identity help balance?

5. Why does Erikson warn the reader not to expect any solid development of mythology in terms of integrating the work on identity over the past two decades?

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