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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. What does Erikson propose reflects the body, personality, and social roles of the person?
(a) We.
(b) Us.
(c) I.
(d) Them.

2. Considering Erikson's theory of group identity development, what are cultures often led to do concerning their values?
(a) Absolutize them.
(b) Give them up.
(c) Modify them.
(d) Confirm them.

3. How does Erikson feel the majority of women react to feminists?
(a) Weakly.
(b) With indifference.
(c) Revert to old ways.
(d) Strongly.

4. What two components within Erikson's theory are important for youth to base their identities on?
(a) Morals and community structure.
(b) Future and childhood.
(c) Ideologies and the future.
(d) Childhood and ideologies.

5. In order to successful integration to occur what does Erikson feel must fit together?
(a) Life and natural history.
(b) The past and the present.
(c) Identity and race.
(d) Minorities and majorities.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Erikson say black males have been exploited?

2. What does Erikson say about the absence of black fathers?

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

4. How is Erikson's theory of identity consciousness overcome?

5. What does Erikson feel about psychoanalysts' use of biology?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the characteristics of youth leaders, in terms of Erikson's theory?

2. Why does Erikson feel it is important to have a clear identity when one has numerous options for identity available?

3. According to Erikson what is necessary for a woman to form her identity?

4. Why does Erikson's notion of identity resistance often occur and therapy?

5. What does Erikson mean when he refers to the adaptive ego?

6. What resulted from Marx-Freud polarization?

7. What is the difference between the Ego and "I"?

8. What is Erikson state that it is difficult for black mothers to push their children to be educated?

9. What is Erikson feel that terms such as "I" or "self" are confusing?

10. Why does Erikson believe political underground groups often target youth?

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