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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following themes does not appear to be rooted in cultural ideals rather than personality development according to Dr. Pipher?
(a) Fear of rejection
(b) Parental relationships
(c) Preoccupation with weight
(d) Need for perfection

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

3. What is the overshadowing problem concerning Franchesca?
(a) Adoption
(b) Drugs and alcohol
(c) Sexual promiscuity
(d) Lack of parental affect

4. Which of the following skills does Dr. Pipher stress girls, in particular, need to be encouraged to do?
(a) Think logically
(b) Persevere
(c) Celebrate their successes
(d) Rethink perfectionist beliefs

5. 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 likely to seek out drugs and alcohol
(d) They may be more intense

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does not describe Cayenne as a young girl?

2. How does Dr. Pipher describe Polly's transformation?

3. With what does Dr. Pipher believe adolescent girls have an enormous preoccupation in their own lives?

4. Which of the following is not a descriptor of a healthy adult according to Broverman's study?

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

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