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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Race and Wider Identity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Erikson feel one must explore in a discussion of women that may block meaningful discussion?
(a) Emotional reactions and resistances.
(b) Psychological reactions and resistances.
(c) Intellectual reactions and resistances.
(d) Physical reactions and resistances.

2. What to processes, according to Erikson as discussed in Chapter 5, are tied together?
(a) Ego and self identification.
(b) Ego and environmental.
(c) Social and environmental.
(d) Ego and social.

3. What does Erikson suggest is in the domain of the inter agency that produces a coherent existence?
(a) Environment.
(b) Biology.
(c) The ego.
(d) Ancestors.

4. What two characteristics does Erikson believe are central to the female identity?
(a) Empathy and family.
(b) Empathy and happiness.
(c) Independence and family.
(d) Sterness and family.

5. According to Erikson, what stage is highly dependent on and individuals and ability to gain acceptance?
(a) Autonomy vs. shame.
(b) Trust vs. mistrust.
(c) Industry vs. inferiority.
(d) Intimacy vs. isolation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the process of meeting fidelity do for Erikson's theory of youth identity?

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

4. What does Erikson propose reflects the body, personality, and social roles of the person?

5. In order to create a positive ego what does Erikson state must be tested?

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