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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 does Erikson feel various features of humanity should be examined?

2. What type of groups, as proposed by Erikson, often play on the various needs of youth?

3. What does Erikson suggest is in the domain of the inter agency that produces a coherent existence?

4. Considering Freud's elements of the mind, what are the counterweights of the ego?

5. According to Erikson, what must be understood in order to define the ego?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What resulted from Marx-Freud polarization?

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

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

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

6. According to post-Freudian theory, how is culture developed around women?

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

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

9. What aspects are involved in defining the ego?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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?

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