1. The negative reactions of friends and family can enhance which feeling for the unfaithful partner?
(a) Self-disgust.
(b) Anger.
(c) Shame.
(d) Jealousy.

2. After an affair, the marital relationship faces which two options?
(a) Dissolution or recommitment.
(b) Discussion or counseling.
(c) Termination or ignorance.
(d) Renogotiation or openness.

3. Although many hurt partners feel that 'good things happen to good people,' how does the discovery of the affair affect this sentiment?
(a) They must abandon their common, fundamental beliefs.
(b) They become aware their partner is not a good person.
(c) They hold tightly to the idea that good things will come their way.
(d) They believe they did something wrong to bring on the affair.

4. When hurt partners engage in obsession behaviors, how is this related to the discovery of the affair?
(a) The behaviors are attempts to get even with the lover.
(b) The behaviors are attempts to dull pain and reduce anxiety.
(c) The behaviors are attempts to get the attention of the unfaithful partner.
(d) The behaviors are attempts to remember life before the relationship.

5. Connecting with friends and family in the wake of an affair is perceived how by the hurt partner?
(a) Easy and necessary.
(b) Tenuous and slow.
(c) Instant and deep.
(d) Difficult and painful.

Short Answer Questions

1. If the hurt partner chooses to remain with the unfaithful partner even though the relationship is dysfunctional, which term described this type of love?

2. The euphoria felt from the affair can be attributed to which reality?

3. The stage of disenchantment in a relationship can be described with which term?

4. When the relationship with the lover is ended by the unfaithful partner, which emotion typically follows?

5. Which idea is unlikely about the couple working through an extramarital affair?

(see the answer key)

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