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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 might gaining a stronger self identity correspond to in relation to the majority of the population?
(a) Totalitarianism.
(b) A strong societal bond.
(c) Emancipation from society.
(d) Anarchy.

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

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

4. When does the normative crisis of identity formation occur?
(a) As a toddler.
(b) As an adult.
(c) With mother and baby.
(d) Adolescence.

5. What is the core part of identity formation that cannot be separated from this formation?
(a) Collectivism.
(b) Individuality.
(c) Authority acceptance.
(d) Peace of mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Erikson in Chapter 2, what does personal identity focus on?

2. As discussed in Chapter 1, what first lead to the scientific mythology of the mind?

3. In Chapter 2, Foundations and Observation, during his discussion on group identity, what group of people does Erikson observe group changes to make his point?

4. Erikson states that we deal with the process located in the core of the individual and where else?

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

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