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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does it mean when the author states, "to review the concept of identity"?
(a) Write an outline.
(b) Give a lecture.
(c) Sketch its history.
(d) Disprove identity.

4. What does Erikson feel happens when a healthy personality deals with conflict?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They lose their identity.
(c) They actively master the situation.
(d) Their identity becomes confused.

5. What does William James state is discernible in mental or moral attitudes?
(a) Family.
(b) Culture.
(c) History.
(d) Character.

6. As discussed by Erikson in Chapter 2, what occurs when a system either biological or social malfunctions?
(a) Restart of identity formation.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Identity loss.
(d) Pathology.

7. Erikson notes that James' youth was full of emotional strains in struggles for what?
(a) Love.
(b) Sanity.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Identity formation.

8. In developing Erikson' theory of group identity, what two processes must the ego consist of that assist in defining both body in community membership?
(a) Social and mental.
(b) Spiritual and biological.
(c) Biological and social.
(d) Spiritual and social.

9. According to Freud, what is the second stage of identity development called?
(a) Anal stage.
(b) Phallic stage.
(c) Oral stage.
(d) Latent stage.

10. What does Freud's consciousness of inner identity include?
(a) Conflict.
(b) Love.
(c) Peace.
(d) Bitter pride.

11. 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) Ego synthesis fails.
(b) No identity formation.
(c) Stereotyping.
(d) Negative identity formation.

12. Considering Erikson's theory of groups identity development, what type of group demands does ego identity help balance?
(a) Conformity.
(b) Negative identities.
(c) Members passions and instincts.
(d) Leadership conflicts.

13. As discussed in Chapter 2, who is able to trigger transference of models of identity formation within younger members of society?
(a) Parents.
(b) Church leaders.
(c) Self.
(d) Peers.

14. What does Erikson state are not constantly bolstered, an idea that is contrary to popular belief?
(a) The arrogant.
(b) Weak egos.
(c) Self conscious.
(d) Strong egos.

15. According to the discussion in Chapter 2, the process of the ego helps individuals maintain their personalities and what type of fashion?
(a) Coherent.
(b) Selflessly.
(c) Incoherent.
(d) Positive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Erikson feels that Freud's intellect is a gift that stems from what?

2. According to Erikson, in his review and observations of changes in culture, what does he suggest will become common values among today's youth?

3. What is one thing that Erikson states comes with each stage of identity development?

4. In Chapter 2, what does Erikson feel about how psychologists treat social dynamics and external social elements?

5. What is present within each period of Erikson's theory of identity development?

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