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

2. 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?
(a) The world changes too quickly.
(b) It will only cause more identity confusion.
(c) It is too complex to understand.
(d) They cannot be integrated.

3. 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.

4. What is one example that Erikson provides for the notion of "evil ego identity"?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Gender stereotypes.
(c) Self loathing.
(d) Ethnic stereotypes.

5. What is the definition of "identity" subject to?
(a) The researcher.
(b) The future.
(c) Changes in history.
(d) The individual.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Erikson, what does totalitarianism require of society?

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

3. What style of identity combines medieval conception of community with modern disobedience and nonviolence?

4. What example does Erikson use in Foundations of Observation to clarify the disintegration of ego synthesis?

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

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