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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Developmental Issues - I'm Not Waving, I'm Drowning.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Dr. Pipher indicate an adolescent who is untroubled usually looks for guidance?
(a) To adult role models
(b) To her peers
(c) Within herself
(d) To her parents

3. What makes it difficult to reason with young girls?
(a) Their emotional nature
(b) Their imaginary audience syndrome
(c) Their immaturity
(d) Their cognitive development

4. Which of the following does not describe Cayenne as a young girl?
(a) Self-conscious
(b) Ambitious
(c) Feisty
(d) Enthusiastic

5. Which of the following is not an example of surface structure?
(a) Moodiness
(b) Internal struggle to find oneself
(c) Awkwardness
(d) Energy

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Pipher describe adolescent girls?

2. Which of the following skills does Dr. Pipher stress girls, in particular, need to be encouraged to do?

3. Which of the following finishes the following conflicting messages: Girls should be independent but _____________.

4. At what ages would Freud consider the latency period for girls?

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

(see the answer key)

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