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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 do psychologists study to determine the best parenting techniques?
(a) Adults
(b) Research studies
(c) Families
(d) Teens

2. Which type of parents may have children who struggle in social settings and lack confidence?
(a) Indulgent low in control and high in acceptance
(b) Indulgent high in control and low in acceptance
(c) Authoritarian high in control and low in acceptance
(d) Authoritarian low in control and high in acceptance

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

4. What percentage of families fits the traditional dynamic according to Pipher?
(a) 21%
(b) 32%
(c) 5%
(d) 14%

5. Which of the following is the best definition for the term androgynous?
(a) Post-pubescent
(b) Stereotypically developing
(c) Pre-pubescent
(d) Neither masculine nor feminine

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Dr. Pipher, how are relationships with mothers viewed?

2. Which comparison best describes the concept of young girls suppressing their true selves and trying to constantly please others?

3. Which of the following is not an example of surface structure?

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

5. What does Miller believe elevates a child's "false" self?

(see the answer key)

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