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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. During the third stage of Erikson's theory of development, what may occur if an individual's initiatives or attempts at something continually fail?
(a) Sense of guilt.
(b) Sense of independence.
(c) Compulsions.
(d) Identity confusion.

2. What does Erikson state that childhood and youth predispose men to?
(a) Confused identities.
(b) Structure.
(c) Childlike wonder.
(d) Totalitarianism.

3. As discussed in Chapter 1, what first lead to the scientific mythology of the mind?
(a) The mentally ill.
(b) The newness of man's self awareness.
(c) Interest in technology.
(d) Understanding of neurons.

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

5. What was William James obsessed with his entire life?
(a) Social dysfunction.
(b) Morbid psychology.
(c) Identity.
(d) Self.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Freud's consciousness of inner identity include?

2. When does the normative crisis of identity formation occur?

3. In order to create a positive ego what does Erikson state must be tested?

4. What can reinforce the process of negative identity formation in terms of Erikson's stages of identity development?

5. What does Erikson suggest offers simplified perspectives in order to avoid confusion of societal beliefs and goals?

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