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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Developmental Issues - I'm Not Waving, I'm Drowning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do many of the adolescent girls turn to for support?
(a) Siblings
(b) Younger girls
(c) Parents
(d) Peers

2. When does Dr. Pipher indicate that Polly began to become confused and withdrawn?
(a) She withdrew once she entered school
(b) She withdrew when she entered adolescence
(c) She withdrew after she moved to a new home
(d) She withdrew when she started to like boys

3. Why does Dr. Pipher indicate that girls at this age are difficult to study?
(a) They have too many obstacles
(b) They have secretive natures
(c) They have unpredictable behavior
(d) They have mood swings

4. Who or what does Miller hold responsible for the split between child and adult during adolescence?
(a) Culture
(b) Hormones
(c) Parents
(d) Males

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dr. Pipher indicate an adolescent who is untroubled usually looks for guidance?

2. With what does Dr. Pipher believe adolescent girls have an enormous preoccupation in their own lives?

3. Which comparison best describes the concept of young girls suppressing their true selves and trying to constantly please others?

4. How does Dr. Pipher describe adolescent girls?

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

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