1. What two components within Erikson's theory are important for youth to base their identities on?
(a) Morals and community structure.
(b) Future and childhood.
(c) Childhood and ideologies.
(d) Ideologies and the future.

2. Based on Freud's theory of identity, Ego identity results in two actions, one of which is synthesizing the frontiers of the ego; what is the other action?
(a) Merging self with the environment.
(b) Completing identity.
(c) Analyzing the frontiers of the ego.
(d) Merging self with the past.

3. According to Erikson, how long does it take for identity to develop?
(a) A lifetime.
(b) 30 years.
(c) Identity if formed at birth.
(d) 5 years.

4. What does Erikson state are not constantly bolstered, an idea that is contrary to popular belief?
(a) Self conscious.
(b) The arrogant.
(c) Weak egos.
(d) Strong egos.

5. In terms of Erikson's theory of identity development, what is one notion that youth resist?
(a) The past.
(b) The future.
(c) The present.
(d) Youth do not resist.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What style of identity combines medieval conception of community with modern disobedience and nonviolence?

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

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

5. What does Erikson suggest wholeness of the individual is associated with?

(see the answer key)

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