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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What speculation does Pipher make in relation to Jody and other teens being raised in more liberal households?
(a) They may be more creative and independent
(b) They may be more worried and overwhelmed
(c) They may be more intense
(d) They may be more likely to seek out drugs and alcohol

2. At what ages would Freud consider the latency period for girls?
(a) About 3 - puberty
(b) About 8 - puberty
(c) About 10- puberty
(d) About 6 - puberty

3. Who do many of the adolescent girls turn to for support?
(a) Younger girls
(b) Parents
(c) Peers
(d) Siblings

4. Which of the following descriptors can be used to describe the emotions of an adolescent girl?
(a) Full of perspective
(b) Developed but over-reactive
(c) Extreme and inconsistent
(d) Devastating at times

5. What type of student is Whitney?
(a) Gifted
(b) Good
(c) Poor
(d) Fair

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Pipher describe deep structure?

2. When does Dr. Pipher indicate that Polly began to become confused and withdrawn?

3. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that bright, sensitive girls are more at risk for problems?

4. Which of the following is not a negative aspect of adolescent girls as described by Dr. Pipher?

5. Which type of parents may have children who struggle in social settings and lack confidence?

(see the answer key)

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