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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which describes how many adolescents feel?
(a) Self-conscious
(b) Self-reliant
(c) Embarrassed
(d) Happy

2. What is the first dimension according to Pipher?
(a) Affection
(b) Control
(c) Cultural norms
(d) Parenting techniques

3. Which of the following does not describe Cayenne as a young girl?
(a) Self-conscious
(b) Ambitious
(c) Feisty
(d) Enthusiastic

4. What does Pipher compare the goal of mass media to in relation to parents' goals of helping children stay happy and well adjusted?
(a) Develop new techniques
(b) Make money
(c) Energize society
(d) Support society values

5. Who do many of the adolescent girls turn to for support?
(a) Younger girls
(b) Peers
(c) Parents
(d) Siblings

6. Which of the following is not an accurate description of how divorce makes adolescents feel?
(a) Self-absorbed
(b) Angry
(c) Embarrassed
(d) Abandoned

7. How much more likely are boys to speak up in class than girls?
(a) 2 times
(b) 5 times
(c) 12 times
(d) 10 times

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

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

10. How does Dr. Pipher describe deep structure?
(a) Root cause of behavior
(b) Camouflage behavior
(c) What others can see
(d) Internal struggles

11. According to Dr. Pipher, how are relationships with mothers viewed?
(a) They are viewed as dependent
(b) They are viewed as independent
(c) They are viewed as interesting
(d) They are viewed as growth-oriented

12. What does Dr. Pipher define the change to traditional teasing in today's modern society?
(a) Abuse
(b) Torture
(c) Mean-spirited
(d) Sexual harassment

13. Why does Fay bring her daughter into therapy?
(a) Her daughter has asked to move out
(b) Her daughter claims to be a lesbian
(c) Her daughter has asked to be emancipated
(d) Her daughter has requested the opportunity to go to therapy

14. Which of the following best describes how girls perceive distant fathers as compared to mothers?
(a) More supportive
(b) More willing to listen
(c) More rigid
(d) More understanding

15. Which of the following terms best describes how Jessica feels?
(a) Independent
(b) Different
(c) Smothered
(d) Angry

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition of vibrancy as described by Miller?

2. From which category are many daughters raised who are more apt to like men?

3. With what does Dr. Pipher believe adolescent girls have an enormous preoccupation in their own lives?

4. Where does Dr. Pipher indicate an adolescent who is untroubled usually looks for guidance?

5. How does Pipher define authenticity?

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