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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Identity Confusion in Life History and Case History.

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

2. What is present within each period of Erikson's theory of identity development?
(a) Social conflict.
(b) Inner and outer conflict.
(c) Identity confusion.
(d) Distinct processes.

3. As discussed in Chapter 2, who is able to trigger transference of models of identity formation within younger members of society?
(a) Peers.
(b) Self.
(c) Church leaders.
(d) Parents.

4. According to Erikson, what is the second stage of identity development?
(a) Initiative vs. Guilt.
(b) Trust vs. mistrust.
(c) Autonomy vs. shame.
(d) Intimacy vs. isolation.

5. What does Erikson state is the first age of identity development involve in terms of conflict?
(a) Intimacy vs. isolation.
(b) Initiative vs. Guilt.
(c) Autonomy vs. shame.
(d) Trust vs. mistrust.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Erikson feel individuals develop trust?

2. Considering the relationship between personal and historical identity formation, how can this relationship be described?

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

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

5. Considering Erikson's stages of identity development, how long does a six stage of identity development last?

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