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

2. In terms of Erikson's theory of identity development, what is one notion that youth resist?

3. How does Erikson think ideologies should be filled?

4. How does Erikson feel the majority of women react to feminists?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What resulted from Marx-Freud polarization?

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

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

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

5. What does Erikson think is the driving force for the more inclusive identity?

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

7. According to Erikson, why is preoccupation with identity the symptom of alienation?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of using case history to develop a theory of identity. Is this method valid? Why or why not? What other methods could be used in developing valid theory of identity development?

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

Erikson discusses his stages of development and intermingles Freud's stages of development throughout this discussion. Compare and contrast these two psychologists stages of development and provide an explanation on which you think is more valid today. Use the book to support your answer.

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