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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. Which person coined the phrase Cinderella Complex?

2. Chapter 1 concludes by stating that the yearning to restore the bliss of mother-child oneness is _____________________.

3. According to Viorst, in what way do we primarily form our self-identity?

4. When the child decides to replace the hostility towards the new sibling with some other activity, it is referred to as what?

5. When we allow some person or group to stand in place of our own conscience, this leads to what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe the difference between infantile love, immature love, and mature love.

2. Why do we have fantasies?

3. Why were Hansel and Gretel so close to each other relationally?

4. According to Viorst, why is it okay to have fantasies that are inappropriate if they aren't acted upon?

5. Viorst lists many things that healthy adults know. Name two.

6. Why do psychologists think the "Mommy and I Are One" experiments worked?

7. Why do children experience sibling rivalry?

8. The term "penis envy" can sound quite ridiculous, but Viorst points out that it takes on many metaphorical meanings. What are some of those possible symbolic meanings?

9. What did Alfred Adler note about the relationship between siblings and how it influences who we become as adults?

10. Why did Freud name it the Oedipus complex?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapter 15 talks about the "corporate characteristic" of families, specifically mentioning the Bachs and the Kennedys. Explore this idea of family identity and myths. Using support from the book, in what ways is it helpful for families? In what ways could it be problematic? Consider your own experience and whether your family or friends' families have a "corporate characteristic."

Essay Topic 2

Sigmund Freud first discovered and described the Oedipus complex. Write an essay about the beginning of this complex, why it was named after Oedipus, and how it continues to impact modern psychology. Using support from the book and your own life, discuss why or why not you may agree or disagree with Freud and Viorst's view of this theory.

Essay Topic 3

Using support from the book, discuss whether the differences between males and females are innate or cultural.

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