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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. __________ occurs in the absence of self-defense, according to Dr. Laura, different from other emotions.

2. Women are paralyzed into fear over ___________ that they make poor decisions, according to Dr. Laura.

3. Dr. Laura continues to point out that dependency is _________________.

4. Issues deeply rooted in the __________ of the couple were playing themselves out in the present time.

5. When a woman's ___________ and self worth goes awry, troubles can occur.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dr. Laura think some women do and believe when they have a child?

2. What does Dr. Laura say that she finds in women who call into her show who are succumbing to the whims of a man?

3. What does Dr. Laura call the typical female response when a woman is asked why she doesn't leave a bad situation?

4. Instead of depression, what does Dr. Laura say that it is far healthier for a woman to do?

5. What does change require in order to occur, according to Dr. Laura in this book and in her calls?

6. What does Lila's boyfriend not offer her that she wants from him and so she tries to change him?

7. What is the difference between anger and hurt, according to Dr. Laura?

8. What do women prefer to do instead of being unhappy and expressing their anger with others?

9. What do parents erroneously think about their children, according to Dr. Laura?

10. What does Dr. Laura say happens when a woman's perspective and self-worth go awry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Laura says that in her experience, women allow themselves to become pregnant.

Part 1: Do you agree with Dr. Laura's idea that women allow themselves to become pregnant? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think women really believe a child will save a relationship? Why or why not?

Part 3: How does a child affect a relationship between a man and a woman?

Essay Topic 2

Cohabitation seems to be a no-no in Dr. Laura's book of advice.

Part 1: Do you think cohabitation is a good idea before marriage? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you think cohabitation could help a couple before marriage?

Part 3: How do you think cohabitation might hurt a couple before marriage?

Essay Topic 3

Women are often putting aside the needs of their child in order to please their men.

Part 1: Do you agree with the idea that women put aside the needs of their child for a man? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why would a women be interested in pleasing a man over their own child?

Part 3: Do you think it's reasonable for Dr. Laura to make this generalization? Why or why not?

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