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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. Why does Erikson warn the reader not to expect any solid development of mythology in terms of integrating the work on identity over the past two decades?
(a) The world changes too quickly.
(b) It will only cause more identity confusion.
(c) They cannot be integrated.
(d) It is too complex to understand.

2. What does Shaw find his childhood exposures to have been?
(a) Intrusively noisy.
(b) Destructive.
(c) Extraordinary.
(d) Enlightening.

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

4. What is one thing that Erikson states comes with each stage of identity development?
(a) Closing off of society.
(b) An emotional separation.
(c) A widening social radius.
(d) Understanding of self.

5. Considering Erikson's stages of identity development, how long does a six stage of identity development last?
(a) A lifetime.
(b) Into adulthood.
(c) Only throughout late adulthood.
(d) Throughout adolescence.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of the 20th century, what demonstrated the possibility to destroy human kind?

2. 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?

3. According to Erikson, what is the third stage of development?

4. What was William James obsessed with his entire life?

5. According to Erikson, how long does it take for identity to develop?

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