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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. Which of the following finishes the following conflicting messages: Girls should be independent but _____________.
(a) Nice
(b) Smart
(c) Honest
(d) Sexy

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

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

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

5. Which group of adults does Dr. Pipher believe is the most well adjusted?
(a) Courageous and resilient adults
(b) Androgynous adults
(c) Well-educated adults
(d) Those that follow stereotypical roles

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for the term androgynous?

2. Who or what does Miller hold responsible for the split between child and adult during adolescence?

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

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

5. What makes it difficult to reason with young girls?

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