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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Drugs and Alcohol - If Ophelia Were Alive Today.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miller believe elevates a child's "false" self?
(a) A sense of dissatisfaction
(b) Denouncing others' values
(c) Denying his true self
(d) Withdrawal from himself

2. What speculation does Pipher make in relation to Jody and other teens being raised in more liberal households?
(a) They may be more likely to seek out drugs and alcohol
(b) They may be more worried and overwhelmed
(c) They may be more intense
(d) They may be more creative and independent

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

4. In what way does Dr. Pipher conclude Danielle is using chemicals?
(a) Pressured way
(b) Unhappy way
(c) Addicted way
(d) Experimental way

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) Women are too highly sexualized
(c) They do not see enough realistic female role models
(d) They are aware of the conflicting forces in their lives

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Pipher list as the defining characteristic for American women?

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

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

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 Pipher indicate that Polly began to become confused and withdrawn?

5. What do psychologists study to determine the best parenting techniques?

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