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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 adult role models
(b) To her peers
(c) Within herself
(d) To her parents

2. Which of the following is the best definition for the term androgynous?
(a) Pre-pubescent
(b) Stereotypically developing
(c) Post-pubescent
(d) Neither masculine nor feminine

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Pipher describe surface structure?

2. Who do many of the adolescent girls turn to for support?

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

4. Which group of adults does Dr. Pipher believe is the most well adjusted?

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

(see the answer key)

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