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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

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

3. What type of self is clear when examining Freud's dreams?

4. What does Erikson state youth need so they do not languish in a strictly episodical conscious expansion?

5. What does George Bernard Shaw despise?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some unique characteristics discussed at the beginning of Chapter 4 concerning George Bernard Shaw?

2. Why is a feeling of wholeness by the final stages of Erikson's identity development necessary in creating a positive identity?

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

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

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

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

7. How do social scientists attempt to narrow the term identity down?

8. Considering group identity developing, in light of Erikson's stages of development, how do individuals make group decisions in order to ease the pressures of making difficult decisions?

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

10. How does Erikson use child training to describe group identity formation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Erikson suggest that true intimacy can only occur after positive identity formation? What does this theory suggest about intimacy as a whole? What is the counterpart of intimacy and how does this play into the concept of intimacy and identity formation?

Essay Topic 2

In discussing the development of identity, Erikson briefly mentions the problem of early childhood development and the high presence of female teachers. Why is this situation problematic? What might teachers do to reduce problems in development during this time?

Essay Topic 3

This book was originally published in 1968, concerning Erikson's views on women, their position in the world, and identity development, are these you still relevant and practical in today's society? Provide support for your answer.

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