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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does man quantify attributes of himself philosophically and psychologically in terms of Erikson's views of identity development?

2. The oppression of blacks, according to Erikson has done what to the mother-father presence?

3. What does Erikson suggest is in the domain of the inter agency that produces a coherent existence?

4. Within the Erikson's system of the self-concept, what is produced by the ego?

5. How does feminists often react during times of identity development and social change, as proposed in Erikson's theory?

Short Essay Questions

1. The why does Erikson feel that anatomy is destiny?

2. How does Erikson propose a sketch of psychopathology can help make sense of a new identity?

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

4. What resulted from Marx-Freud polarization?

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

6. Why does Erikson believe political underground groups often target youth?

7. Why does Erikson think that biology is shallow and inaccurate?

8. What does Erikson mean when he refers to the adaptive ego?

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

10. In Chapter 5, why has Erikson replace the term identity confusion with identity diffusion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Erikson suggests that wholeness generates basic trust; however, the notion of a totalitarian state suggests indoctrination and control. Discuss how these two concepts wholeness and a totalitarian state coexist as means for the ultimate identity development. Use information from the book to support human characteristics that serve to allow a totalitarian as well as Erickson's notion that the totalitarian state is the state to end all states.

Essay Topic 2

Erikson's discussion on the differences of identity between youth today and those of 20 years ago focuses on the fact that today's youth may suffer more identity crisis than those of the past. Provide evidence from the reading that support this theory. Based on the reading, what factors do you feel play a major role in today's youth being unable to effectively form a positive self identity? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 6, Erikson and presents a case in a judge and a "smart alecky" adolescent. Describe the possible identities of each player, the judge and adolescent, based on their actions and according to Erikson stereotype and the development.

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