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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Erikson feel individuals develop trust?
(a) When they face a difficult situation.
(b) They trust themselves.
(c) They are around good people.
(d) Their needs are met.

3. As discussed in Chapter 1, what first lead to the scientific mythology of the mind?
(a) The mentally ill.
(b) Interest in technology.
(c) Understanding of neurons.
(d) The newness of man's self awareness.

4. What does Erikson state is the first age of identity development involve in terms of conflict?
(a) Autonomy vs. shame.
(b) Trust vs. mistrust.
(c) Intimacy vs. isolation.
(d) Initiative vs. Guilt.

5. 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) Biological and social.
(b) Spiritual and social.
(c) Social and mental.
(d) Spiritual and biological.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of the 20th century, what demonstrated the possibility to destroy human kind?

2. What might gaining a stronger self identity correspond to in relation to the majority of the population?

3. What does George Bernard Shaw despise?

4. As noted in Chapter 2, how can false or inaccurate ego identity formations be corrected after being developed by parents in terms of group identity development?

5. According to Erikson, what stage is highly dependent on and individuals and ability to gain acceptance?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Erikson think acute identity confusion manifests?

2. What is Erikson state that he cannot accept Freud's notion that neurotic conflict is not different from normative conflict?

3. According to Erikson, why is early adolescents signified by feelings of initiative or guilt?

4. What is Erikson suggest it is a good thing that the term crisis no longer means solely a bad event?

5. Why does Erikson suggest that understanding identity requires understanding the development of identity?

6. How does introjection help the ego grow in Erikson's theory of identity development?

7. What does Erikson feel is significant about the adolescent identity crisis?

8. What was Freud's focus of theorizing?

9. Why might it be reasonable to think pathological and developmental aspects of identity?

10. What is Erikson use personal communications by two prominent psychologists in his opening discussion of identity?

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