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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 is not a negative aspect of adolescent girls as described by Dr. Pipher?
(a) Reading skills decrease
(b) Math and science scores decrease
(c) Become less curious
(d) Unhappy in their own bodies

2. How does Dr. Pipher describe adolescent girls?
(a) Adult-haters
(b) Unpleasing souls
(c) Female impersonators
(d) Unrealistic girls

3. Where does Dr. Pipher indicate an adolescent who is untroubled usually looks for guidance?
(a) To adult role models
(b) Within herself
(c) To her parents
(d) To her peers

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

5. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that bright, sensitive girls are more at risk for problems?
(a) They are exposed to more anti-female writings
(b) They do not see enough realistic female role models
(c) Women are too highly sexualized
(d) They are aware of the conflicting forces in their lives

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Dr. Pipher describe deep structure?

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 Pipher indicate that Polly began to become confused and withdrawn?

5. Which of the following is not a descriptor of a healthy adult according to Broverman's study?

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