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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. Where does the process of identity formation began?
(a) With mother and baby.
(b) As a toddler.
(c) As a young adult.
(d) As an adolescent.

2. What is the definition of "identity" subject to?
(a) Changes in history.
(b) The future.
(c) The individual.
(d) The researcher.

3. What example does Erikson use in Foundations of Observation to clarify the disintegration of ego synthesis?
(a) Natural disasters.
(b) Homelessness.
(c) Wartime trauma.
(d) Adolescence.

4. In terms of Erikson's theory of individual development, what is required in order to transcend toward individuality?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Identity.
(c) Family support.
(d) Meditation.

5. What does Erikson state is the first age of identity development involve in terms of conflict?
(a) Intimacy vs. isolation.
(b) Autonomy vs. shame.
(c) Initiative vs. Guilt.
(d) Trust vs. mistrust.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the beginning of the 20th century, what demonstrated the possibility to destroy human kind?

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

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. In order to create a positive ego what does Erikson state must be tested?

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