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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. What does Erikson state is difficult for black mothers in terms of their children?

2. What to processes, according to Erikson as discussed in Chapter 5, are tied together?

3. What two characteristics does Erikson believe are central to the female identity?

4. What according to Erikson, what involves testing, selecting, and integrating self images?

5. According to Erikson, how are oppressed groups' negative identities confirmed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Erikson propose a sketch of psychopathology can help make sense of a new identity?

2. What does Erikson think is different about the male and female focus of identity?

3. The why does Erikson feel that anatomy is destiny?

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

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

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

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

8. In referring to Erikson's theory of racial identity development, how are the negative self images of minorities unintentionally reinforced by the majority?

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

10. What does the process of identity confirmation include?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Freud's letter, he makes a comparison between positive identity and negative character traits. Why is this comparison significant? What does this suggest about identity? And do you think it applies today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Erikson's discussion on the differences of identity between youth today and those of 20 years ago focuses on the fact that today's youth may suffer more identity crisis than those of the past. Provide evidence from the reading that support this theory. Based on the reading, what factors do you feel play a major role in today's youth being unable to effectively form a positive self identity? Explain your answer.

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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