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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Womanhood and the Inner Space.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Erikson state are not constantly bolstered, an idea that is contrary to popular belief?
(a) Weak egos.
(b) The arrogant.
(c) Self conscious.
(d) Strong egos.

2. Considering Freud's elements of the mind, what are the counterweights of the ego?
(a) Id and superego.
(b) Id and society.
(c) Self and society.
(d) Environment and society.

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

4. Considering Erikson's stages of identity development, how long does a six stage of identity development last?
(a) Only throughout late adulthood.
(b) A lifetime.
(c) Throughout adolescence.
(d) Into adulthood.

5. What is one thing that Erikson states comes with each stage of identity development?
(a) Understanding of self.
(b) Closing off of society.
(c) An emotional separation.
(d) A widening social radius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erikson suggest society's child training systems does for the uniqueness of society?

2. According to Erikson, what is the third stage of development?

3. Why does Erikson state that ideologies have been given a bad name?

4. In developing Erikson' theory of group identity, what two processes must the ego consist of that assist in defining both body in community membership?

5. What to processes, according to Erikson as discussed in Chapter 5, are tied together?

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