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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. With what does Dr. Pipher believe adolescent girls have an enormous preoccupation in their own lives?
(a) Their peers
(b) Their parents
(c) Their bodies
(d) Their cultural norms

2. What does Miller believe elevates a child's "false" self?
(a) Denying his true self
(b) A sense of dissatisfaction
(c) Denouncing others' values
(d) Withdrawal from himself

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

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

5. Which of the following is the best definition of vibrancy as described by Miller?
(a) When adults provide children with love
(b) When adults experience all feelings in a honest way
(c) When adults shield their children from painful feelings
(d) When adults cushion feelings to spare others

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Dr. Pipher describe her cousin Polly as a young girl?

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

4. Which comparison best describes the concept of young girls suppressing their true selves and trying to constantly please others?

5. How does Dr. Pipher define imaginary audience syndrome?

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