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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Fathers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the overshadowing problem concerning Franchesca?
(a) Lack of parental affect
(b) Sexual promiscuity
(c) Adoption
(d) Drugs and alcohol

2. How does Dr. Pipher describe Polly's transformation?
(a) Natural development to forced development
(b) Masculine to feminine
(c) From submissive follower to force of nature
(d) From force of nature to submissive follower

3. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that Jessica continues to rebel even more?
(a) Too much independence
(b) Parental smothering
(c) Sexual harassment
(d) Her mother understands her behavior

4. Which of the following is the best definition of vibrancy as described by Miller?
(a) When adults experience all feelings in a honest way
(b) When adults provide children with love
(c) When adults shield their children from painful feelings
(d) When adults cushion feelings to spare others

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following themes does not appear to be rooted in cultural ideals rather than personality development according to Dr. Pipher?

2. What does Dr. Pipher believe is the underlying reason for Holly's attachment to Lyle?

3. What is the first dimension according to Pipher?

4. What choice does Alice Miller indicate young children have to make?

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes the relationship between Whitney and Evelyn?

(see the answer key)

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