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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Life Cycle, Epigenesis of Identity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of self is clear when examining Freud's dreams?
(a) Confident self.
(b) Open-minded self.
(c) Identified self.
(d) Suppressed self.

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

3. What does William James state is discernible in mental or moral attitudes?
(a) Culture.
(b) Family.
(c) History.
(d) Character.

4. In observing groups of people being reeducated by American civil servants, what reason does Erikson provide for why this group became frustrated and identity development?
(a) They did not speak the language.
(b) They did not understand the culture.
(c) They did not want to be educated.
(d) They could not integrate the necessary steps for tangible future.

5. What does Erikson suggest society's child training systems does for the uniqueness of society?
(a) Increase standard of living.
(b) Provide meaning.
(c) Strengthen it.
(d) Preserve it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erikson state are not constantly bolstered, an idea that is contrary to popular belief?

2. What is unique about each stage of Erikson's stages of identity development?

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

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

5. At what stage in Erikson's theory of development may an individual begin to lose confidence or identity and enter period of listlessness?

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