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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. How much more likely are boys to speak up in class than girls?
(a) 12 times
(b) 2 times
(c) 5 times
(d) 10 times

2. Which of the following is not a descriptor of a healthy adult according to Broverman's study?
(a) Logical
(b) Active
(c) Independent
(d) Dependent

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

4. Which comparison best describes the concept of young girls suppressing their true selves and trying to constantly please others?
(a) Flood waters continuing to rise
(b) Oil and water
(c) Fish hiding from predators
(d) Saplings in a hurricane

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

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 deep structure?

3. How does Dr. Pipher describe surface structure?

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 Pipher indicate that Polly began to become confused and withdrawn?

5. How does Dr. Pipher describe adolescent girls?

(see the answer key)

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