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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Worshiping the Gods of Thinness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Pipher teacher her patients in order to help them better express and reassure themselves?
(a) Reliant skills
(b) Coping skills
(c) Emotional skills
(d) Social skills

2. What do psychologists study to determine the best parenting techniques?
(a) Teens
(b) Adults
(c) Families
(d) Research studies

3. Which of the following themes does not appear to be rooted in cultural ideals rather than personality development according to Dr. Pipher?
(a) Preoccupation with weight
(b) Parental relationships
(c) Fear of rejection
(d) Need for perfection

4. What is the second dimension according to Pipher?
(a) Cultural norms
(b) Control
(c) Affection
(d) Parenting techniques

5. What speculation does Pipher make about girls who are raised to be open-minded and curious?
(a) They may be struggle more than others to find themselves
(b) They may be overwhelmed by the turmoil of adolescence
(c) They may be unsure of themselves
(d) They may be faced with too many choices

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fay bring her daughter into therapy?

2. Which type of girl does Dr. Pipher say usually lose her true self?

3. What does Myra do to her parents?

4. What does Dr. Pipher indicate that most teens are not mature enough to understand?

5. Who or what does Pipher hold responsible for the split between child and adult during adolescence?

(see the answer key)

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