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

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

3. Why does Dr. Pipher indicate that girls at this age are difficult to study?
(a) They have too many obstacles
(b) They have mood swings
(c) They have secretive natures
(d) They have unpredictable behavior

4. Which of the following descriptors can be used to describe the emotions of an adolescent girl?
(a) Full of perspective
(b) Devastating at times
(c) Developed but over-reactive
(d) Extreme and inconsistent

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dr. Pipher indicate an adolescent who is untroubled usually looks for guidance?

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

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

4. When does Dr. Pipher indicate that Polly began to become confused and withdrawn?

5. Which of the following themes does not appear to be rooted in cultural ideals rather than personality development according to Dr. Pipher?

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