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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 discussing Freud's views on group identity, what does Erikson state is a major cause in identity becoming frustrating and disintegrated?
(a) When groups members do not have their own identity.
(b) When there are too many leaders.
(c) When the role of identity in a group changes.
(d) When the group disbands.

2. Considering Erikson's theory of groups identity development, what type of group demands does ego identity help balance?
(a) Conformity.
(b) Leadership conflicts.
(c) Negative identities.
(d) Members passions and instincts.

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

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

5. 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?
(a) Middle class Whites.
(b) The Aztec Indians.
(c) The Sioux Indians.
(d) Blacks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In observing groups of people being reeducated by American civil servants, what reason does Erikson provide for why this group became frustrated and identity development?

3. As noted in Chapter 2, how can false or inaccurate ego identity formations be corrected after being developed by parents in terms of group identity development?

4. In Chapter 2, what does Erikson feel about how psychologists treat social dynamics and external social elements?

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

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