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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 - How to Talk About What Happened.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Both partners should listen in which way?
(a) With love.
(b) Without reacting.
(c) With concentration.
(d) Without judgment.

2. If the disenchantment felt in an aging relationship is mismanaged, it can lead to which result?
(a) An extramarital affair.
(b) Temporary separation.
(c) Bitterness and resentment.
(d) Jealousy and anger.

3. Using mental time projection will help the partners accomplish which task?
(a) Rekindle their sexual intimacy.
(b) Focus on the rebuilding process.
(c) Forgive the unfaithful partner.
(d) Let go of past infidelities.

4. After considering the economic impacts of divorce, a couple may come to understand which reality about their relationship?
(a) The financial burden of the affair.
(b) The reasoning behind their financial arguments.
(c) The rationale for remaining in the relationship.
(d) The need to provide for their children.

5. The euphoria felt from the affair can be attributed to which reality?
(a) Chemical changes in the brain.
(b) Adrenaline rushes during sex.
(c) Secretive nature of the relationship.
(d) Acceptance for personal shortcomings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Inadequacy in the relationship is felt by whom?

2. If a childhood experience is missing from a person's life, the person will compensate with patterned, negative behavior referred to with which term?

3. Listening to complaints does not equate to which behavior?

4. What is the root cause of the majority of marital dysfunction?

5. The unfaithful partner often wants to reconnect in their marriage in order to stop feeling which emotion?

(see the answer key)

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