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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Interpreting Freud's theory, what does Erikson feel occurs when the ego resists integrating into new environments?
(a) Identity loss.
(b) Identity confusion.
(c) Identity displacement.
(d) Identity resistance.

2. What type of feelings does Erikson proposed are experienced by those in oppressed groups?
(a) Interest in other groups.
(b) Superiority and self-love.
(c) Indifference and loathing.
(d) Inferiority and self-hate.

3. What does Erikson feel an inclusive identity is contained in?
(a) Technology.
(b) Modern religion.
(c) Modern society.
(d) Education.

4. What, according to Erikson, is destructive for blacks?
(a) Positive identity.
(b) Gender identity.
(c) Group identity.
(d) Negative identity.

5. What elements of Erikson's theory must be balanced in order to avoid obsessiveness and relativism?
(a) Ideals.
(b) Priorities.
(c) Family.
(d) Morals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erikson wish youth would search for?

2. Why does Erikson state that remorseful majorities be watched?

3. What aspect of life does Erikson suggest women suffer over excessively?

4. What does Erikson suggest occurs in institutionalized settings such as a hospital with regard to identity?

5. What does Erikson suggest defines much of a woman's identity?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Erikson, why are youth so sensitive to the identities of the past?

2. Why does Erikson feel it is important to have a clear identity when one has numerous options for identity available?

3. What aspects are involved in defining the ego?

4. According to Erikson what is necessary for a woman to form her identity?

5. What is Erikson feel that terms such as "I" or "self" are confusing?

6. Rather than suggesting modern youth pathological what does Erikson youth to understand?

7. What is Erikson state that is so difficult for black youth to find their identity?

8. What role does the psychoanalyst play in helping an individual in terms of developing identity according to the theory set forth by Erikson?

9. What is the difference between the Ego and "I"?

10. What are the characteristics of youth leaders, in terms of Erikson's theory?

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