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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. According to Erikson, what must be understood in order to define the ego?
(a) Society.
(b) Individual differences.
(c) Nature.
(d) Genetics.

2. What does Erikson state the ego is in that it knows and understands where it wants to go?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Forward looking.
(c) Introspective.
(d) Whole.

3. That does introjection mean in terms of Erikson's stages of identity development for groups other than the majority?
(a) Think about the future.
(b) Explore your identity.
(c) Incorporating another's image.
(d) Think about the past.

4. What is the core part of identity formation that cannot be separated from this formation?
(a) Peace of mind.
(b) Authority acceptance.
(c) Individuality.
(d) Collectivism.

5. During the fourth stage of Erikson's theory of development, what occurs when an individual is successful?
(a) Feelings of industry.
(b) Feelings of guilt.
(c) Feelings of superiority.
(d) Feelings of independence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the success of identification during Erikson's stages of development depend on?

2. What does Shaw find his childhood exposures to have been?

3. At what stage in Erikson's theory of development may an individual begin to lose confidence or identity and enter period of listlessness?

4. What do youth desire as they go through Erikson's stages of identity development?

5. What does Erikson state that the self-concept of self esteem is tied to?

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