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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. What sustains Caroline to allow her to become a strong woman?

2. Even in dysfunctional families strong girls are able to do what?

3. Why are alcohol and marijuana popular with teenage girls?

4. What percentage of teens believe that a man has the right to force his wife to have sex?

5. Which of the following is normal for daughters of alcoholic fathers?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What event during her schooling was embarrassing for Dr. Pipher?

3. What is altruism and how does it help the girls according to Dr. Pipher?

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

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

6. Describe Dr. Pipher's Utopia.

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

8. Describe Tracy's parents and the reasons Dr. Pipher believes Tracy is using alcohol?

9. What do the studies about eating disorders report about teens and women?

10. Describe Monica's parents and how they feel about their daughter.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How has the traditional family changed over the decades? Do you believe these changes are for the better or the worse? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the different types of mother and daughter relationships described by Dr. Pipher and the outcomes of each type of relationship. Provide a personal example of each type of relationship.

Essay Topic 3

Write a complete explanation about the state of psychological health called vibrancy. How has this term affected your life? Provide specific examples.

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