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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Dr. Pipher, how are relationships with mothers viewed?
(a) They are viewed as independent
(b) They are viewed as dependent
(c) They are viewed as growth-oriented
(d) They are viewed as interesting

2. Which of the following best describes how girls perceive distant fathers as compared to mothers?
(a) More rigid
(b) More supportive
(c) More understanding
(d) More willing to listen

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

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

5. Which of the following best describes how Dr. Pipher feels about Western civilization and mothers?
(a) They may have unrealistic expectations placed on mothers
(b) Fathers put too much pressure for child rearing on the mother
(c) Realistic and appropriate expectations are placed on mothers
(d) They may have believe that others need to be held more responsible for their children

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a negative aspect of adolescent girls as described by Dr. Pipher?

2. How does Dr. Pipher describe parents for adolescent girls?

3. Which adjective best describes how Dr. Pipher believes divorce affects the lives of children?

4. In what way do teens manipulate their parents?

5. How does Pipher define authenticity?

Short Essay Questions

1. What concerns Dr. Pipher most about divorce and why is she concerned about this issue?

2. Why does Dr. Pipher believe that adolescents are most impacted by divorce?

3. Describe Miller's definition of vibrancy and provide an example of how it can be overcome?

4. Describe why Pete is concerned about his relationship with his daughter and what Dr. Pipher does about this relationship.

5. According to Dr. Pipher, which is better for children: an unhappy marriage or a divorce? Why does she feel the way she does?

6. What do surface behaviors camouflage and what does this make difficult and why is this the case?

7. Why does Dr. Pipher describe adolescent girls as female impersonators?

8. What contradiction does Dr. Pipher describe between who gets credit for raising a strong daughter and who is more typically responsible?

9. Describe young girls' emotional systems and how this can affect them?

10. What suggestions does Dr. Pipher make to Franchesca and how does Franchesca change based on the suggestions?

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