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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. 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?
(a) They could not integrate the necessary steps for tangible future.
(b) They did not understand the culture.
(c) They did not speak the language.
(d) They did not want to be educated.
2. What are two characteristics Erikson applies to the task of the ego in order to maintain and organize its existence?
(a) Weak and meaningless.
(b) Straightforward and never-ending.
(c) Demanding and authoritative.
(d) Ceaseless and essential.
3. What does Erikson state are not constantly bolstered, an idea that is contrary to popular belief?
(a) Weak egos.
(b) Self conscious.
(c) Strong egos.
(d) The arrogant.
4. According to Erikson, what is the second stage of identity development?
(a) Initiative vs. Guilt.
(b) Autonomy vs. shame.
(c) Trust vs. mistrust.
(d) Intimacy vs. isolation.
5. What does Erikson suggest might save blacks from having to integrate their identities based on their own decision to do so?
(a) Community.
(b) Religion.
(c) Public policy.
(d) Family.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Erikson, by meeting the youth's needs what occurs in terms of the historical context?
2. What is the definition of "identity" subject to?
3. According to Erikson, what does totalitarianism require of society?
4. In the early 20th century, totalitarian disposition is best understood as what?
5. How is Erikson's theory of identity consciousness overcome?
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