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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Theoretical Interlude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Erikson state the ego is in that it knows and understands where it wants to go?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Forward looking.
(c) Introspective.
(d) Whole.

2. According to Erikson, what is the third stage of development?
(a) Intimacy vs. isolation.
(b) Trust vs. mistrust.
(c) Autonomy vs. shame.
(d) Initiative vs. guilt.

3. What does Erikson feel may have been lost to modernity?
(a) Cosmic wholeness.
(b) Ideologies.
(c) Self-identity.
(d) Self-preservation.

4. As discussed in Chapter 1, what first lead to the scientific mythology of the mind?
(a) Interest in technology.
(b) The newness of man's self awareness.
(c) The mentally ill.
(d) Understanding of neurons.

5. Since there were few empirical studies, how did Erikson's study individuals?
(a) Surveys.
(b) Psychoanalysis.
(c) Interviews.
(d) Through case study.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Erikson, what does totalitarianism require of society?

2. Erikson feels that Freud's intellect is a gift that stems from what?

3. As discussed by Erikson in Chapter 2, what occurs when a system either biological or social malfunctions?

4. What does Freud suggest a fearless freedom of thinking is?

5. According to Erikson, how long does it take for identity to develop?

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