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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Winnicott argues that denying _____ prevents "the developing child from facing and learning to tolerate" this emotion in themselves.
(a) Deceit.
(b) Anger.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Pride.

2. How does Viorst describe the first loss we experience as humans?
(a) First separation.
(b) Original loss.
(c) New beginning.
(d) Launch of independence.

3. Which well-known psychologist noted that if a child can fight a sibling and win, he becomes a fighter. However, if he is not allowed to win, he will often not compete later in life?
(a) Lev Vygotsky.
(b) Alfred Adler.
(c) Erik Erikson.
(d) Jean Piaget.

4. What two feelings battle each other at every stage of development?
(a) Our desire for love versus our desire to be loved.
(b) Our desire for freedom versus our desire for protection.
(c) Our desire to learn versus our desire to have fun.
(d) Our desire to please our mother versus our desire to please ourselves.

5. According to Viorst, grown-up love must begin with what?
(a) A mature understanding of self.
(b) Two grown adults.
(c) An ability to forgive others.
(d) The separation of self from the other.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 7, what destroys the innocence of the family bond?

2. Viorst feels that there is a always a grain of what in our love relationships?

3. Viorst states, "All of us, to some degree, are _______________."

4. Some children develop a false self from what type of parenting?

5. Which character claimed that, "I am a part of all that I have met."

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