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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. What makes it difficult to reason with young girls?
(a) Their cognitive development
(b) Their immaturity
(c) Their emotional nature
(d) Their imaginary audience syndrome

2. What do the dreams of being paralyzed or being stuck in quicksand represent according to Pipher?
(a) Struggle to gain independence
(b) Fight for freedom from parental restrictions
(c) Fighting forces beyond their control
(d) Struggle to search for their true self

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

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

5. How does Dr. Pipher describe surface structure?
(a) Camouflage behavior
(b) Root cause of behavior
(c) What others can see
(d) Internal struggles

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following descriptors can be used to describe the emotions of an adolescent girl?

4. How does Pipher define authenticity?

5. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that bright, sensitive girls are more at risk for problems?

(see the answer key)

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