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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. In Chapter 8, what does Erikson suggest is a natural characteristic of identity?

2. What is the critical stage of Erikson's theory of development where women develop their female identity?

3. What does Erikson say must not happen with strong black mothers?

4. What does Erikson wish youth would search for?

5. According to Erikson's theory, what is psychologically different between males and females?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the process of identity confirmation include?

2. What is unique about a revolution or awareness of identity as discussed by Erikson in chapter eight "Race and Wider Identity"?

3. What role does the psychoanalyst play in helping an individual in terms of developing identity according to the theory set forth by Erikson?

4. Why does Erikson feel it is necessary to explore emotional reactions and resistance in terms of women's position in the world?

5. What is the overriding issue concerning Erikson's proposal of ideologies and identity development?

6. Why does Erikson think that biology is shallow and inaccurate?

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

8. According to Erikson, why are youth so sensitive to the identities of the past?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how the ego, the Id, the superego and environment are counterweights of each other and how they work together in identity formation. Include in your discussion the notion of "I" and what effect "I" has on these elements of identity.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the history of race identity development in America and provide an explanation of the current state of minority identity development.

Essay Topic 3

The Erikson suggests that there are a number of economic and practical reasons to focus on women's position in the world. Discuss what these economic and practical reasons may be and how they affect the position of women in today's world

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