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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. According to Pearson's theory in Chapter 20, who are generally less aggressive?
(a) Women.
(b) Men.
(c) Magicians.
(d) Rulers.

2. What, according to Pearson, is a healthy result of fully developed archetypes?
(a) Less stress.
(b) Independence.
(c) Lower weight.
(d) Fewer heart attacks.

3. On an international scale, which nation does Pearson say emphasizes the seeker?
(a) United States.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Italy.
(d) Africa.

4. Which term does Pearson say best describes sexual love?
(a) Eros.
(b) Amour.
(c) Lust.
(d) Agape.

5. In modern times, what does Pearson say is the typical role of a wife in the family?
(a) Warrior and Caregiver.
(b) Ruler and Follower.
(c) Caregiver and Magician.
(d) Lover and Caregiver.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which archetype does Pearson say is involved in ritual action?

2. Using an example from Chapter 15, when a person exercises for an hour to exorcise the anger that is obsessing him, which archetype is represented?

3. Which archetype does Pearson say is characterized by sudden changes?

4. What term does Pearson say best describes what people believe in a negative fashion about different cultures?

5. Which archetype does Pearson say is typically used by the adolescent to rebel against adults and try new things?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain a modern day example Pearson gives of a Magician archetype.

2. Where does Pearson say creativity is mainly located, and what is the key to creativity?

3. What does Pearson say the Sage seeks, and how is it reflected in his/her characteristics?

4. How does Pearson say androgyny could be helpful to a woman?

5. What does Pearson claim are the extremes of the Fool archetype? Briefly explain.

6. Identify and define the two types of love Pearson discusses in Chapter 12.

7. Briefly discuss the difference Pearson outlines between a good Ruler and a bad one

8. How does Pearson explain the difference between stereotypes and archetypes?

9. Which two archetypes does Pearson say are pivotal in adolescence and why?

10. How does Pearson say society has impacted the roles that men and women are expected to play?

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