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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 Erikson's second stage of development, what does the individual gain when identity has developed in a healthy manner?
(a) Confidence and control over himself.
(b) Mental development.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Independence.

2. What may be gained as an individual enters Erikson's final stage of development when their overall development has been positive and healthy?
(a) Peace.
(b) Hopelessness.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Reflection.

3. What must occur for an individual to move from one stage of development to the next in Erikson's theory of development?
(a) He must be invited.
(b) It is a natural process.
(c) He must mast the previous stage.
(d) He must feel safe.

4. What did Shaw convinced himself he was?
(a) A complete outsider.
(b) A leader.
(c) A helper.
(d) A genius.

5. In terms of Erikson's theory of individual development, what is required in order to transcend toward individuality?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Meditation.
(c) Identity.
(d) Family support.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Erikson suggest men were able to end the adolescent process?

2. What does Erikson state is the first age of identity development involve in terms of conflict?

3. In observing groups of people being reeducated by American civil servants, what reason does Erikson provide for why this group became frustrated and identity development?

4. Erikson notes that James' youth was full of emotional strains in struggles for what?

5. What is one thing that Erikson states comes with each stage of identity development?

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