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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. As discussed by Erikson in Chapter 2, what occurs when a system either biological or social malfunctions?
(a) Restart of identity formation.
(b) Pathology.
(c) Identity loss.
(d) Confusion.

2. How the James decide he could strengthen his ego?
(a) Simply learning.
(b) Meditating and breathing.
(c) By doing, suffering, and creating.
(d) Embracing positive experiences.

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

4. Why was Erikson so impressed with Shaw?
(a) He did not care what others thought.
(b) He developed a good theory of development.
(c) He could integrate the complex elements of life.
(d) He was very intelligent.

5. Erikson feels that Freud's intellect is a gift that stems from what?
(a) A hostile limitation of opportunities.
(b) A good education.
(c) Good genes.
(d) A strong identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Shaw convinced himself he was?

2. What example does Erikson use in Foundations of Observation to clarify the disintegration of ego synthesis?

3. That does introjection mean in terms of Erikson's stages of identity development for groups other than the majority?

4. During the fourth stage of Erikson's theory of development, what occurs when an individual is successful?

5. What did Shaw care so much about being?

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