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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. 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?
(a) Through psychotherapy.
(b) By reworking associations.
(c) By immersion.
(d) They cannot be corrected.

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

3. Erikson states that we deal with the process located in the core of the individual and where else?
(a) The core of his communal culture.
(b) Within himself.
(c) Among his family.
(d) In his past.

4. What aspects of Freud's theory of development does a functional ego integrate?
(a) Social and environmental.
(b) Psychosocial and biological.
(c) Biological and psychosexual.
(d) Psychosocial and psychosexual.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the Erikson's second stage of development, what does the individual gain when identity has developed in a healthy manner?

2. During Erikson's final stage of development, individuals having a sense of Generativity may engage in what type of activities?

3. What is the definition of "identity" subject to?

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

5. What do most new generations confront as a result of scientific and technological changes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did William James refer to psychology as morbid psychology?

2. How does Erikson think acute identity confusion manifests?

3. What is Erikson suggest that the development of trust or mistrust in the first age and identity development is the cornerstone of an individual's personality?

4. Considering Erikson's theory of identity development, how does the parent's tendency to remain stuck in adolescents affect youth's identity development?

5. How do parents trigger transference in the formulation of evil ego identity as children move through Erikson's developmental stages?

6. What is Erikson feel that the process of identity formation is the process of increasing differentiation?

7. What is the role of ideologies and identity development?

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

9. What does Erikson suggest that historical periods usually offer a limited number of models in order to develop identity?

10. What does Erikson suggests will happen if the youth do not grow up?

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