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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 are two characteristics Erikson applies to the task of the ego in order to maintain and organize its existence?
(a) Ceaseless and essential.
(b) Weak and meaningless.
(c) Demanding and authoritative.
(d) Straightforward and never-ending.

2. When does the normative crisis of identity formation occur?
(a) With mother and baby.
(b) As an adult.
(c) Adolescence.
(d) As a toddler.

3. Erikson states that we deal with the process located in the core of the individual and where else?
(a) The core of his communal culture.
(b) In his past.
(c) Within himself.
(d) Among his family.

4. What does Erikson state youth need so they do not languish in a strictly episodical conscious expansion?
(a) Leadership that can be resistant.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Understanding of the past.
(d) A set of guidelines for identity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. According to Freud, what is the first stage of identity development called?

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

5. What might gaining a stronger self identity correspond to in relation to the majority of the population?

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