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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 the early 20th century, totalitarian disposition is best understood as what?
(a) A universal human related to all parts of human nature.
(b) Community needs.
(c) The self as separate from others.
(d) It was not understood at all.

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

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

4. What may be gained as an individual enters Erikson's final stage of development when their overall development has been positive and healthy?
(a) Peace.
(b) Hopelessness.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Reflection.

5. What does Erikson suggest society's child training systems does for the uniqueness of society?
(a) Increase standard of living.
(b) Preserve it.
(c) Strengthen it.
(d) Provide meaning.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When does Erikson feel individuals develop trust?

4. Concerning Erikson's theory, when identity development is negative, what type of personalities may occur during the second stage of development?

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?

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