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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The genuine intention of an individual may be lost if the partner feels the behavior is only occurring for which reason?
(a) Because they were asked to change.
(b) Because their marriage was damaged.
(c) Because they did not want to hurt the children.
(d) Because the affair was ended.

2. The majority of the blame for an affair belongs to whom?
(a) The hurt partner.
(b) The lover.
(c) Both partners.
(d) The unfaithful partner.

3. If a hurt partner remains committed to impossibly high standards, they most likely missed out on which childhood experience?
(a) Letting go and having fun.
(b) Exploring new relationships.
(c) Spending time with their parents.
(d) Bonding with their friends.

4. What could define the way a person listens?
(a) Emotional state.
(b) Childhood experiences.
(c) Role in the affair.
(d) Prior assumptions.

5. What is the root cause of the majority of marital dysfunction?
(a) Extramarital affairs.
(b) Incompatable personalities.
(c) Failure to communicate.
(d) Financial disagreements.

6. Post-affair testing for AIDS is described in which way?
(a) Necessary for both partners.
(b) Optional for the unfaithful partner.
(c) Important for the lover.
(d) Too emotional to be discussed.

7. Why do unfaithful partners feel pressure to perform sex at a high satisfactory level with their partner?
(a) To prove the marriage is worth salvaging.
(b) To regain sexual intimacy with the hurt partner.
(c) To avoid the hurt partner fearing the affair is continuing.
(d) To compensate for the loss of the lover.

8. Which is an example of a behavior that may take a considerable toll on a partner?
(a) Allowing an inspection of credit card statements.
(b) Making daily telephone calls.
(c) Writing down detailed travel itineraries.
(d) Returning from work in a timely manner.

9. How many essential childhood experiences are identified by the text?
(a) Nine.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

10. If forgiveness is offered too quickly, how can it affect the individual?
(a) It can deepen the pain of the affair.
(b) It can damage their self-esteem.
(c) It can affect their personal identity.
(d) It can trigger childhood memories.

11. Forgiveness can be described in which way?
(a) As an outcome.
(b) As a need.
(c) As a process.
(d) As a reality.

12. While attempting to empathize with their female partners, men often feel which emotion?
(a) Strong.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Ignored.
(d) Needed.

13. The responsibility for the shortcomings in a marriage belongs to whom?
(a) The lover.
(b) The hurt partner.
(c) Both partners.
(d) The unfaithful partner.

14. According to scientific studies and contrary to conventional beliefs, how is forgiveness viewed for the individual?
(a) Difficult to achieve.
(b) Not always good for them.
(c) Necessary for emotional healing.
(d) Important for mental stability.

15. A graph is provided for couples to chart behaviors that can be preformed in which timeframe?
(a) Step-by-step.
(b) Immediately.
(c) Eventually.
(d) Exponentially.

Short Answer Questions

1. A hurt partner may believe their unfaithful partner is intentionally trying to achieve which task instead of changing for good?

2. If one of their parents was unfaithful, a person will most likely exhibit which behavior?

3. The process of talking could be different for each partner based on which reality?

4. Why do some individuals refuse to change?

5. Many people erroneously feel that their partners should be able to sense which of the following?

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