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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. According to Erikson, by meeting the youth's needs what occurs in terms of the historical context?
(a) It is passed on to the next generation of youth.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Youth are integrated in it.
(d) It is forgotten.

2. According to the discussion in Chapter 2, the process of the ego helps individuals maintain their personalities and what type of fashion?
(a) Coherent.
(b) Positive.
(c) Incoherent.
(d) Selflessly.

3. Where does Erikson feel ego strength some from in youth?
(a) Confirmation of individuality.
(b) Confirmation of conformity.
(c) Parents.
(d) Community.

4. According to Erikson, what action by youth may lead to dangerous behaviors?
(a) Trying to gain independence.
(b) Doubting elders.
(c) Not seeking support during identity development.
(d) Thinking they know everything.

5. In discussing Freud's views on group identity, what does Erikson state is a major cause in identity becoming frustrating and disintegrated?
(a) When there are too many leaders.
(b) When the group disbands.
(c) When groups members do not have their own identity.
(d) When the role of identity in a group changes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is identity diffusion manifested during the adolescent stages of Erikson's theory of identity development?

2. What does the success of identification during Erikson's stages of development depend on?

3. What might the older generation, as suggested by Erikson, use youth's need for joining to satisfy?

4. According to Erikson in Chapter 2, what occurs when the ego combines elements that result in an inability to form a positive self-image?

5. What often occurs when youth are isolated according to Erikson's theory of identity development?

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