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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. How does Dr. Pipher describe her cousin Polly as a young girl?
(a) She is withdrawn
(b) She is a Tomboy
(c) She is ladylike
(d) She is very into makeup

2. About how many children does Dr. Pipher indicate come from, or spend a part of, their childhood in a single parent home?
(a) One fourth
(b) Half
(c) Seven Eighths
(d) Three fourths

3. Which of the following themes does not appear to be rooted in cultural ideals rather than personality development according to Dr. Pipher?
(a) Fear of rejection
(b) Preoccupation with weight
(c) Parental relationships
(d) Need for perfection

4. Which group of adults does Dr. Pipher believe is the most well adjusted?
(a) Androgynous adults
(b) Courageous and resilient adults
(c) Those that follow stereotypical roles
(d) Well-educated adults

5. Which of the following descriptors can be used to describe the emotions of an adolescent girl?
(a) Developed but over-reactive
(b) Extreme and inconsistent
(c) Devastating at times
(d) Full of perspective

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Pipher describe adolescent girls?

2. How much more likely are boys to speak up in class than girls?

3. Which of the following skills does Dr. Pipher stress girls, in particular, need to be encouraged to do?

4. What is the first dimension according to Pipher?

5. How does Dr. Pipher define imaginary audience syndrome?

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