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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Penelope begin seeing Dr. Pipher?

2. What does Dr. Pipher believe to be the cause of Monica's mild depression?

3. What does Dr. Pipher indicate that adolescent girls need in order to survive and flourish?

4. Which of the following factors is important in demonstrating the difference between normal experimentation and abuse?

5. Which of the following is not a reason that teens use drugs and alcohol?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pipher describe as the most defining characteristics for American women and when do girls feel the most pressure about their appearance?

2. Describe the community in which Dr. Pipher grew up during the 1950s.

3. According to Dr. Pipher what are parents afraid of and what does it cause them to do?

4. In the case studies described in this chapter, what are the three reasons that the girls grow up to be strong adults?

5. Describe the concept of awakening therapy that Dr. Pipher teaches and what the outcomes of this theory may be for the girls.

6. What does sexual assault by a friend or acquaintance be for a young girl and what does it do to her trust?

7. What are some of the reasons Dr. Pipher believes that girls who participate in sports are often emotionally healthy?

8. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that Tammy uses self-mutilation?

9. What are the three specific reasons Dr. Pipher lists that adolescents use chemicals?

10. Which two factors play a role in demonstrating the difference between normal experimentation among teenagers and an abusive situation that requires intervention?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on what you believe are the impacts the media has had on you. Do you believe the media has positively influenced you? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the causes and impacts of depression on the lives of young girls. What factors can cause depression? How do most young girls deal with depression?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you believe more and more young girls are having sex at a younger age? What contributing factors are provided in the text? Do you agree with Dr. Pipher's conclusions? Why or why not?

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