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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 9, how do we eventually resolve the Oedipus complex?
(a) By becoming adults.
(b) Through guilt.
(c) Through punishment and shame.
(d) Through our conscience.

2. Escaping to an earlier stage of development in an effort to deal with socially unacceptable feelings toward a new sibling is called what?
(a) Escapism.
(b) Avoidance.
(c) Regression.
(d) Two steps back.

3. There are _______ unanswered questions about the innate differences between the sexes.
(a) Many.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Flimsy.
(d) Few.

4. During the age of latency, fear, anger, and harsh conscience make it difficult to do what?
(a) Concentrate on school.
(b) Develop into our own person.
(c) Make the break from our parents.
(d) Maintain a good relationship with our parents.

5. Subliminal messages of "Mommy and I are one," have proven to result in what?
(a) Higher achievements.
(b) Great anxiety.
(c) Warm, fuzzy feelings.
(d) Spontaneous smiling.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Viorst, grown-up love must begin with what?

2. According to the author, absence makes the heart grow _____________.

3. Viorst states, "All of us, to some degree, are _______________."

4. What is the name of the personality that evolves when a child cannot trust their own feelings and takes on the personality traits of others?

5. When does it become clear to the child that his needs are different than his mother's?

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