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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what stage in Erikson's theory of development may an individual begin to lose confidence or identity and enter period of listlessness?
(a) Autonomy vs. shame.
(b) Industry vs. inferiority.
(c) Generativity vs. stagnation.
(d) Intimacy vs. isolation.

2. Why does Erikson state that ideologies have been given a bad name?
(a) They have no baring on identity.
(b) They are open to interpretation.
(c) Because they are only a set of principles.
(d) They are false.

3. What might gaining a stronger self identity correspond to in relation to the majority of the population?
(a) Emancipation from society.
(b) Anarchy.
(c) Totalitarianism.
(d) A strong societal bond.

4. According to Erikson, what is the second stage of identity development?
(a) Trust vs. mistrust.
(b) Autonomy vs. shame.
(c) Intimacy vs. isolation.
(d) Initiative vs. Guilt.

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

6. After James' long identity crisis, what did he decide to be?
(a) Antisocial.
(b) Dependant on society.
(c) Self-governing.
(d) A psychologist.

7. According to Erikson, how long does it take for identity to develop?
(a) 5 years.
(b) Identity if formed at birth.
(c) A lifetime.
(d) 30 years.

8. 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) Common identity.
(b) Leadership.
(c) Dissonance.
(d) Choice and identity.

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

10. What does Erikson's theory suggest concerning how children gain a sense of what their adult identities should be?
(a) Learning about being an adult.
(b) Watching TV.
(c) By looking to community members.
(d) It comes natural.

11. As discussed in Chapter 1, what first lead to the scientific mythology of the mind?
(a) Interest in technology.
(b) The mentally ill.
(c) The newness of man's self awareness.
(d) Understanding of neurons.

12. According to Erikson in terms of active identity formation individual who now can say they know where they are going, what has occurred?
(a) Identity completion.
(b) Psychosocial well-being.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Psychological superiority.

13. What does Erikson state are not constantly bolstered, an idea that is contrary to popular belief?
(a) Strong egos.
(b) Self conscious.
(c) Weak egos.
(d) The arrogant.

14. Because the terms "identity" and "identity crisis" are used in such a variety of situations, what have these terms become?
(a) Well-defined.
(b) Ritualized.
(c) Embedded in society.
(d) Coined.

15. What aspects of Freud's theory of development does a functional ego integrate?
(a) Psychosocial and biological.
(b) Psychosocial and psychosexual.
(c) Biological and psychosexual.
(d) Social and environmental.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Shaw convinced himself he was?

2. What does Erikson feel happens when a healthy personality deals with conflict?

3. How the James decide he could strengthen his ego?

4. What is one thing that Erikson states comes with each stage of identity development?

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

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