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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 Erikson state are not constantly bolstered, an idea that is contrary to popular belief?
(a) Strong egos.
(b) Self conscious.
(c) The arrogant.
(d) Weak egos.

2. What example does Erikson use in Foundations of Observation to clarify the disintegration of ego synthesis?
(a) Adolescence.
(b) Natural disasters.
(c) Homelessness.
(d) Wartime trauma.

3. In the beginning of the 20th century, what demonstrated the possibility to destroy human kind?
(a) Pseudospecies.
(b) Individuality.
(c) Negative identity formation.
(d) Peaceniks.

4. Considering the relationship between personal and historical identity formation, how can this relationship be described?
(a) Ancestral relativity.
(b) Psychosocial relativity.
(c) Psychosomatic confusion.
(d) Genetic relativity.

5. 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) Dissonance.
(b) Common identity.
(c) Leadership.
(d) Choice and identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does Erikson use to mean the factor that serves to integrate a person toward a common societal goal?

2. What does William James state is discernible in mental or moral attitudes?

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

4. In order to create a positive ego what does Erikson state must be tested?

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

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