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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Identity Confusion in Life History and Case History.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Concerning Erikson's theory, when identity development is negative, what type of personalities may occur during the second stage of development?
(a) Antisocial.
(b) Compulsive.
(c) Arrogance.
(d) Maladaptive behaviors.

2. According to Freud, what is the third stage of development called?
(a) Oral stage.
(b) Anal stage.
(c) Latent stage.
(d) The phallic stage.

3. How the James decide he could strengthen his ego?
(a) Simply learning.
(b) By doing, suffering, and creating.
(c) Meditating and breathing.
(d) Embracing positive experiences.

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

5. According to Erikson, in his review and observations of changes in culture, what does he suggest will become common values among today's youth?
(a) Choice and identity.
(b) Dissonance.
(c) Leadership.
(d) Common identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Erikson's final stage of development, individuals having a sense of Generativity may engage in what type of activities?

2. As discussed in Chapter 2, who is able to trigger transference of models of identity formation within younger members of society?

3. During the final stages of Erikson's stages of identity development, what type of feelings may individual experiencing stagnation feel?

4. According to Erikson in Chapter 2, what does personal identity focus on?

5. What example does Erikson use in Foundations of Observation to clarify the disintegration of ego synthesis?

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