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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Womanhood and the Inner Space.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the elements of the self produce in light of Erikson's theory of identity development?
(a) A composite of self.
(b) A composite of society.
(c) An understanding.
(d) A potential identity.

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

3. At what stage in Erikson's theory of development may an individual begin to lose confidence or identity and enter period of listlessness?
(a) Intimacy vs. isolation.
(b) Autonomy vs. shame.
(c) Generativity vs. stagnation.
(d) Industry vs. inferiority.

4. According to Erikson, in his review and observations of changes in culture, what does he suggest will become common values among today's youth?
(a) Common identity.
(b) Leadership.
(c) Choice and identity.
(d) Dissonance.

5. What are two characteristics of women that Erikson presents in Chapter 7?
(a) Live longer and are tougher.
(b) Are prone to disease and love longer.
(c) Are emotional and indecisive.
(d) Live shorter and are weaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Erikson so impressed with Shaw?

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

4. In terms of Erikson's theory of individual development, what is required in order to transcend toward individuality?

5. Considering Erikson's stages of identity development, how long does a six stage of identity development last?

(see the answer key)

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