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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ________ cannot coexist with the increase in advances in a technologically led culture?
(a) The dislike of regimentation and military enthusiasm.
(b) True identity formation of ego.
(c) The combination of individuality and the community.
(d) Conformity of one.

2. What is present within each period of Erikson's theory of identity development?
(a) Inner and outer conflict.
(b) Social conflict.
(c) Identity confusion.
(d) Distinct processes.

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

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

5. What do most new generations confront as a result of scientific and technological changes?
(a) A repeat of the past.
(b) Radically new possibilities and forms of thought.
(c) Possibilities for artificial wisdom.
(d) Increased identity confusion.

6. During the fourth stage of Erikson's theory of development, what occurs when an individual is successful?
(a) Feelings of superiority.
(b) Feelings of industry.
(c) Feelings of guilt.
(d) Feelings of independence.

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

8. What does Erikson feel may have been lost to modernity?
(a) Cosmic wholeness.
(b) Ideologies.
(c) Self-identity.
(d) Self-preservation.

9. What does Erikson suggest offers simplified perspectives in order to avoid confusion of societal beliefs and goals?
(a) Community structure.
(b) Ideologies.
(c) Education.
(d) Social understanding.

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

11. In terms of Erikson's theory of individual development, what is required in order to transcend toward individuality?
(a) Identity.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Family support.

12. What does William James state is discernible in mental or moral attitudes?
(a) Family.
(b) Culture.
(c) Character.
(d) History.

13. How does Erikson suggest men were able to end the adolescent process?
(a) Get married.
(b) Subordinate their childhood identities to a new identity.
(c) Develop an adult identity.
(d) Get a job.

14. What example does Erikson use in Foundations of Observation to clarify the disintegration of ego synthesis?
(a) Wartime trauma.
(b) Homelessness.
(c) Adolescence.
(d) Natural disasters.

15. What does Erikson suggest society's child training systems does for the uniqueness of society?
(a) Increase standard of living.
(b) Strengthen it.
(c) Preserve it.
(d) Provide meaning.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are two characteristics Erikson applies to the task of the ego in order to maintain and organize its existence?

3. In developing Erikson' theory of group identity, what two processes must the ego consist of that assist in defining both body in community membership?

4. What does Erikson state are not constantly bolstered, an idea that is contrary to popular belief?

5. What might gaining a stronger self identity correspond to in relation to the majority of the population?

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