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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Race and Wider Identity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Erikson suggest black be integrated with?
(a) Only the majority.
(b) Other minorities.
(c) Americans with a more exclusive identity.
(d) Americans with a more inclusive identity.

2. During the final stages of Erikson's stages of identity development, what type of feelings may individual experiencing stagnation feel?
(a) Calmness.
(b) Despair and hopelessness.
(c) Reflection.
(d) Hope for the future.

3. What do youth try to balance while going through Erikson's stages of identity development?
(a) Diversity and society.
(b) Fidelity and diversity.
(c) Diversity and identity.
(d) Fidelity and identity.

4. What does Erikson feel about psychoanalysts' use of biology?
(a) It is important to the study of identity.
(b) Shallow and inaccurate.
(c) It has not place in the study of identity.
(d) It is innovative.

5. What does George Bernard Shaw despise?
(a) Psychology.
(b) His family history.
(c) His adolescence.
(d) His family's snobbery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erikson believe is an intrinsic part of maturation?

2. Where does Erikson feel ego strength some from in youth?

3. What elements does Erikson suggest can be caused by the demand to develop a distinct identity?

4. According to Erikson, what stage is highly dependent on and individuals and ability to gain acceptance?

5. What often occurs when youth are isolated according to Erikson's theory of identity development?

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