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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. According to Freud, what is the third stage of development called?
(a) Anal stage.
(b) Oral stage.
(c) Latent stage.
(d) The phallic stage.

2. According to Erikson in Chapter 2, what occurs when the ego combines elements that result in an inability to form a positive self-image?
(a) No identity formation.
(b) Negative identity formation.
(c) Ego synthesis fails.
(d) Stereotyping.

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

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

5. 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) Compulsions.
(b) Sense of independence.
(c) Identity confusion.
(d) Sense of guilt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Freud suggest a fearless freedom of thinking is?

2. 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?

3. What does William James state is discernible in mental or moral attitudes?

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

5. According to Erikson, in his review and observations of changes in culture, what does he suggest will become common values among today's youth?

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