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

2. In discussing Freud's views on group identity, what does Erikson state is a major cause in identity becoming frustrating and disintegrated?
(a) When there are too many leaders.
(b) When groups members do not have their own identity.
(c) When the role of identity in a group changes.
(d) When the group disbands.

3. According to Erikson in Chapter 2, what occurs when the ego combines elements that result in an inability to form a positive self-image?
(a) No identity formation.
(b) Stereotyping.
(c) Negative identity formation.
(d) Ego synthesis fails.

4. What style of identity combines medieval conception of community with modern disobedience and nonviolence?
(a) Individual.
(b) Anarchy.
(c) Conformity.
(d) Peacenik.

5. In order to create a positive ego what does Erikson state must be tested?
(a) Ability for introspection.
(b) Mental acuity.
(c) Current reality against identity.
(d) Current intelligence and identity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Erikson feel the biological process of psychoanalysis has become?

3. Considering Erikson's theory of group identity development, what are cultures often led to do concerning their values?

4. As discussed by Erikson in Chapter 2, what occurs when a system either biological or social malfunctions?

5. How does Erikson think ideologies should be filled?

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