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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Toward Contemporary Issues, Youth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can reinforce the process of negative identity formation in terms of Erikson's stages of identity development?
(a) Weak ego.
(b) Biology.
(c) Arrogance.
(d) Negative parental reactions.

2. What is one example that Erikson provides for the notion of "evil ego identity"?
(a) Ethnic stereotypes.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Self loathing.
(d) Gender stereotypes.

3. What elements of Erikson's theory must be balanced in order to avoid obsessiveness and relativism?
(a) Family.
(b) Ideals.
(c) Morals.
(d) Priorities.

4. As discussed by Erikson in Chapter 2, what occurs when a system either biological or social malfunctions?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Identity loss.
(c) Restart of identity formation.
(d) Pathology.

5. In developing Erikson' theory of group identity, what two processes must the ego consist of that assist in defining both body in community membership?
(a) Spiritual and social.
(b) Spiritual and biological.
(c) Biological and social.
(d) Social and mental.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does Erikson use to describe the fluctuation of ego strength and high growth potential?

2. As discussed in Chapter 2, who is able to trigger transference of models of identity formation within younger members of society?

3. According to Erikson, what action by youth may lead to dangerous behaviors?

4. What does Erikson suggest wholeness of the individual is associated with?

5. What does Erikson state that childhood and youth predispose men to?

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