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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Life Cycle, Epigenesis of Identity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) The Aztec Indians.
(b) Middle class Whites.
(c) The Sioux Indians.
(d) Blacks.

2. What type of self is clear when examining Freud's dreams?
(a) Suppressed self.
(b) Confident self.
(c) Open-minded self.
(d) Identified self.

3. What does Freud's consciousness of inner identity include?
(a) Bitter pride.
(b) Love.
(c) Conflict.
(d) Peace.

4. What does it mean when the author states, "to review the concept of identity"?
(a) Sketch its history.
(b) Write an outline.
(c) Disprove identity.
(d) Give a lecture.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erikson believe is an intrinsic part of maturation?

2. What is one thing that Erikson states comes with each stage of identity development?

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

4. During the final stages of Erikson's stages of identity development, what type of feelings may individual experiencing stagnation feel?

5. 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?

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