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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. In the early 20th century, totalitarian disposition is best understood as what?
(a) The self as separate from others.
(b) A universal human related to all parts of human nature.
(c) It was not understood at all.
(d) Community needs.

2. In terms of Erikson's theory of identity development, what is one notion that youth resist?
(a) The present.
(b) The past.
(c) Youth do not resist.
(d) The future.

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

4. According to Erikson in Chapter 2, what does personal identity focus on?
(a) Place in society.
(b) Feelings of others.
(c) Conscious feelings.
(d) Unconscious feelings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Considering Erikson's theory of groups identity development, what type of group demands does ego identity help balance?

2. What does Erikson propose reflects the body, personality, and social roles of the person?

3. What term does Erikson use to describe the fluctuation of ego strength and high growth potential?

4. How does Erikson feel adults eventually settle on an identity?

5. In light of Erikson's view on identity development within communities, what must communities recognize in youth?

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