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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. What elements does Erikson suggest can be caused by the demand to develop a distinct identity?
2. How does Erikson say black males have been exploited?
3. What does Erikson state is difficult for black mothers in terms of their children?
4. How is Erikson's theory of identity consciousness overcome?
5. Throughout the stages of Erikson's theory of identity development, what happens if youth do not take advantage of the wisdom elders have to share?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Erikson feel that terms such as "I" or "self" are confusing?
2. According to post-Freudian theory, how is culture developed around women?
3. In referring to Erikson's theory of racial identity development, how are the negative self images of minorities unintentionally reinforced by the majority?
4. According to Erikson what is necessary for a woman to form her identity?
5. What resulted from Marx-Freud polarization?
6. What is unique about a revolution or awareness of identity as discussed by Erikson in chapter eight "Race and Wider Identity"?
7. What role does the psychoanalyst play in helping an individual in terms of developing identity according to the theory set forth by Erikson?
8. Why does Erikson feel it is important to have a clear identity when one has numerous options for identity available?
9. How does Erikson propose a sketch of psychopathology can help make sense of a new identity?
10. The why does Erikson feel that anatomy is destiny?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Erikson discusses his stages of development and intermingles Freud's stages of development throughout this discussion. Compare and contrast these two psychologists stages of development and provide an explanation on which you think is more valid today. Use the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Is identity formation guaranteed with age? If yes, discuss the result of identity formation on the elderly? If no, discuss what is necessary for this process to occur?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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