From his early work and analysis with Anna Freud, Erikson ...

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From his early work and analysis with Anna Freud, Erikson developed an interest in:
 
  a. psychoanalytic work with children.
  b. feminine psychology.
  c. understanding the biological influences of personality development.
  d. the unconscious and subconscious thoughts of his patients.

Question 2

Erikson's childhood and youth were characterized by:
 
  a. a number of identity crises.
  c. a strong bond with his biological father.
  b. a conflicted relationship with his negligent mother.
  d. a strong Oedipal complex.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Anna Freud, unlike her father, was interested in the psychoanalysis of children. Her influence, plus Erikson's own classroom teaching experiences, made him aware of the importance of social influences on personality and led him to also focus on child development.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: It is not surprising that the theorist who gave us the concept of the identity crisis experienced several of the same kind of crises of his own which he was never able, over his lifetime to resolve. Erik did not know for some years that Homburger was not his biological father and said that he grew up unsure of his name and psychological identity. Another crisis of identity occurred when Erik started school. Despite his Danish parentage he considered himself German, but both his German and his Jewish classmates rejected him.