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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Viorst say we "need the controls provided by guilt"?
(a) To live a healthy life.
(b) To build relationships with other people.
(c) To take care of ourselves.
(d) To understand unhappiness.

2. Viorst states that what kind of parents are sexually attracted to their child?
(a) Normal parents.
(b) Adoptive parents.
(c) Degenerate parents.
(d) Same-sex parents.

3. De-identification can help siblings feel superior in different ways, but it can also lead to what negative result?
(a) It can leave one child overshadowed by the other.
(b) It can result in negative personality traits such as pride, arrogance, or narcissism.
(c) It can impose limitations on our talents and interests.
(d) It can lead to competition in those different areas.

4. At what age do we develop the superego?
(a) Five.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Twenty-five.

5. According to Viorst, siblings destroy our dream of what?
(a) Being best friends with our sibling.
(b) Absolute love.
(c) Living an idyllic life.
(d) Being our mother's favorite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the ingrained patterns repeated in adulthood due to childhood experiences called?

2. Marvin and _______ experience great physical discomfort because of their unconscious guilt.

3. By consolidating our own "inner law enforcer or superego," we can resolve what in a healthy way?

4. Viorst feels that in adulthood we may seek out the wanted parent in an effort to do what?

5. Viorst states that some oneness experiences can go too far and cause what?

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