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

2. During the Erikson's second stage of development, what does the individual gain when identity has developed in a healthy manner?
(a) Mental development.
(b) Confidence and control over himself.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Independence.

3. According to Erikson, what is the third stage of development?
(a) Autonomy vs. shame.
(b) Trust vs. mistrust.
(c) Initiative vs. guilt.
(d) Intimacy vs. isolation.

4. What term does Erikson use to mean the factor that serves to integrate a person toward a common societal goal?
(a) Gender identity.
(b) Ego identity.
(c) Sexual identity.
(d) Group identity.

5. According to Erikson, what does totalitarianism require of society?
(a) A combination of identities.
(b) A sense of legitimacy of state power.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Conformity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the process of identity formation began?

2. As discussed by Erikson in Chapter 2, what occurs when a system either biological or social malfunctions?

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

4. During Erikson's final stage of development, individuals having a sense of Generativity may engage in what type of activities?

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

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