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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 do the elements of the self produce in light of Erikson's theory of identity development?
2. What, according to Erikson, is destructive for blacks?
3. What do youth recognize the need for during Erikson's stages of identity development?
4. Where does Erikson feel ego strength some from in youth?
5. What might the older generation, as suggested by Erikson, use youth's need for joining to satisfy?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Erikson, why are youth so sensitive to the identities of the past?
2. What does the process of identity confirmation include?
3. What does Erikson think is the driving force for the more inclusive identity?
4. According to Erikson, why is preoccupation with identity the symptom of alienation?
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. What are the characteristics of youth leaders, in terms of Erikson's theory?
7. What does Erikson mean when he refers to the adaptive ego?
8. What resulted from Marx-Freud polarization?
9. What is unique about a revolution or awareness of identity as discussed by Erikson in chapter eight "Race and Wider Identity"?
10. What is the overriding issue concerning Erikson's proposal of ideologies and identity development?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 6, Erikson and presents a case in a judge and a "smart alecky" adolescent. Describe the possible identities of each player, the judge and adolescent, based on their actions and according to Erikson stereotype and the development.
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 the prologue, Erikson discusses the story about an old man who vomits daily. What is the significance of this story in terms of this man's identity? How can the story be used to further define or explain identity of an individual or culture?
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