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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following skills does Dr. Pipher stress girls, in particular, need to be encouraged to do?
(a) Persevere
(b) Think logically
(c) Celebrate their successes
(d) Rethink perfectionist beliefs

2. Which of the following finishes the following conflicting messages: Girls should be independent but _____________.
(a) Smart
(b) Nice
(c) Sexy
(d) Honest

3. How does Dr. Pipher describe Polly's transformation?
(a) Masculine to feminine
(b) From force of nature to submissive follower
(c) From submissive follower to force of nature
(d) Natural development to forced development

4. How does Pipher define authenticity?
(a) Disowning all experiences
(b) Owning all experiences
(c) Owning all experiences that are socially acceptable
(d) Owning all experiences that are not traumatic

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what ages would Freud consider the latency period for girls?

2. Why does Fay bring her daughter into therapy?

3. What is the first dimension according to Pipher?

4. What speculation does Pipher make in relation to Jody and other teens being raised in more liberal households?

5. Which of the following terms best describes how Jessica feels?

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