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

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

3. Concerning Erikson's theory, when identity development is negative, what type of personalities may occur during the second stage of development?
(a) Antisocial.
(b) Maladaptive behaviors.
(c) Arrogance.
(d) Compulsive.

4. 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.

5. What style of identity combines medieval conception of community with modern disobedience and nonviolence?
(a) Anarchy.
(b) Peacenik.
(c) Conformity.
(d) Individual.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the core part of identity formation that cannot be separated from this formation?

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

3. What does Erikson state are not constantly bolstered, an idea that is contrary to popular belief?

4. What is one example that Erikson provides for the notion of "evil ego identity"?

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

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