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

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

3. Who or what does Pipher hold responsible for the split between child and adult during adolescence?
(a) Culture
(b) Males
(c) Parents
(d) Hormones

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

5. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that bright, sensitive girls are more at risk for problems?
(a) They do not see enough realistic female role models
(b) They are aware of the conflicting forces in their lives
(c) Women are too highly sexualized
(d) They are exposed to more anti-female writings

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Pipher describe surface structure?

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

3. Which of the following is not an example of surface structure?

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

5. Why does Dr. Pipher indicate that girls at this age are difficult to study?

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