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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Families - The Root Systems.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which type of parents have teens who are impulsive, irresponsible and dependent?
(a) Authoritarian high in control and low in acceptance parents
(b) Indulgent low in control and high in acceptance parents
(c) Authoritarian low in control and high in acceptance parents
(d) Indulgent high in control and low in acceptance parents

3. At what ages would Freud consider the latency period for girls?
(a) About 3 - puberty
(b) About 6 - puberty
(c) About 10- puberty
(d) About 8 - puberty

4. Which of the following terms best describes a young girl's emotional system?
(a) Puerile
(b) Immature
(c) Juvenile
(d) Infantile

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for the term androgynous?

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

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

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

5. What percentage of families fits the traditional dynamic according to Pipher?

(see the answer key)

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