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

2. What does Erikson resist characterizing modern youth as?
(a) Lacking virtue.
(b) Self-absorbed.
(c) Ready for adulthood.
(d) Lacking identity.

3. 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) They cannot be integrated.
(b) It will only cause more identity confusion.
(c) It is too complex to understand.
(d) The world changes too quickly.

4. Interpreting Freud's theory, what does Erikson feel occurs when the ego resists integrating into new environments?
(a) Identity resistance.
(b) Identity loss.
(c) Identity confusion.
(d) Identity displacement.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As discussed in Chapter 1, what first lead to the scientific mythology of the mind?

2. What does Erikson feel happens when a healthy personality deals with conflict?

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

4. According to Erikson, what stage is highly dependent on and individuals and ability to gain acceptance?

5. During Erikson's final stage of development, individuals having a sense of Generativity may engage in what type of activities?

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