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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Foundations in Observation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Freud suggest a fearless freedom of thinking is?
(a) Totalitarianism.
(b) Positive identity.
(c) Unattainable.
(d) Negative identity.

2. The ________ cannot coexist with the increase in advances in a technologically led culture?
(a) The combination of individuality and the community.
(b) Conformity of one.
(c) The dislike of regimentation and military enthusiasm.
(d) True identity formation of ego.

3. What does Freud's consciousness of inner identity include?
(a) Bitter pride.
(b) Conflict.
(c) Peace.
(d) Love.

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

5. As noted in Chapter 2, how can false or inaccurate ego identity formations be corrected after being developed by parents in terms of group identity development?
(a) Through psychotherapy.
(b) By immersion.
(c) They cannot be corrected.
(d) By reworking associations.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In terms of Erikson's theory of individual development, what is required in order to transcend toward individuality?

3. 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?

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. Considering the relationship between personal and historical identity formation, how can this relationship be described?

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