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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. How does Erikson feel various features of humanity should be examined?
(a) Empirically.
(b) They need not be examined.
(c) Through observations.
(d) Through discussion.

2. What does the process of meeting fidelity do for Erikson's theory of youth identity?
(a) Confuses it.
(b) Denies it.
(c) Strengthens it.
(d) Confirms it.

3. What does Erikson risk in plotting a new course of understanding regarding identity and ego development?
(a) Finding the truth.
(b) Being one sided.
(c) Offending other scientists.
(d) There are no risks.

4. What does Erikson suggest has led to the focus on women's position in the world?
(a) Economic and practical reasons.
(b) They have spoken up.
(c) Their equality to men.
(d) Their work as housewives.

5. Based on Erikson's studies, what directly influences the egos process of self integration?
(a) Society.
(b) Historical reality and context.
(c) Family.
(d) Self.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nature of psychoanalysis as viewed by Erikson?

2. How does man quantify attributes of himself philosophically and psychologically in terms of Erikson's views of identity development?

3. How does feminists often react during times of identity development and social change, as proposed in Erikson's theory?

4. What did Shaw care so much about being?

5. What does Erikson feel has barker elements that may not be wholly sincere?

(see the answer key)

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