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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Toward Contemporary Issues, Youth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Erikson suggest occurs in institutionalized settings such as a hospital with regard to identity?
(a) Emergence of self.
(b) Conformity of identity.
(c) Development of oneliness.
(d) Desperation for identity.

2. According to Erikson, what is the third stage of development?
(a) Trust vs. mistrust.
(b) Initiative vs. guilt.
(c) Intimacy vs. isolation.
(d) Autonomy vs. shame.

3. According to Erikson, what action by youth may lead to dangerous behaviors?
(a) Not seeking support during identity development.
(b) Thinking they know everything.
(c) Trying to gain independence.
(d) Doubting elders.

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

5. What elements of Erikson's theory must be balanced in order to avoid obsessiveness and relativism?
(a) Family.
(b) Morals.
(c) Priorities.
(d) Ideals.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What do youth recognize the need for during Erikson's stages of identity development?

4. What does Erikson feel about psychoanalysts' use of biology?

5. Within the Erikson's system of the self-concept, what is produced by the ego?

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