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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 the affair was ended.
(b) Because they were asked to change.
(c) Because they did not want to hurt the children.
(d) Because their marriage was damaged.

2. Children who did not express themselves growing up were often treated in which way by their parents?
(a) Told to behave.
(b) Told to go to their room.
(c) Told to be quiet.
(d) Told to sit down.

3. A listener should not engage in which action?
(a) Arguing.
(b) Asking for clarification.
(c) Ignoring.
(d) Remaining silent.

4. For communication to occur in the marriage, what must happen with the lover?
(a) The hurt partner must accept the lover.
(b) The unfaithful partner must end the relationship with the lover.
(c) The hurt partner must confront the lover.
(d) The unfaithful partner mus understand their attraction to the lover.

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

6. For whom must forgiveness occur?
(a) For their parents and their partner.
(b) For themselves and the lover.
(c) For the lover and their partner.
(d) For their partner and themselves.

7. Negative feelings are not implied during forgiveness to have which outcome?
(a) Be replaced by positive feelings.
(b) Be justified the unfaithful partner.
(c) Be accepted by both partners.
(d) Be forgotten with the affair.

8. If sex with the lover was good, the unfaithful partner will assume any problems during sex with the hurt partner is the fault of whom?
(a) The lover.
(b) Both partners.
(c) The unfaithful partner.
(d) The hurt partner.

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

10. Chapter 9 concludes with a document that is meant to help a couple in which way?
(a) A physical agreement to move forward in rebuilding the relationship.
(b) A physical agreement to disclose all details about the lover.
(c) A physical agreement to forgive and forget the affair.
(d) A physical agreement to record details of each conversation.

11. Future affairs will not be likely to occur if which action is taken?
(a) The unfaithful partner changes careers.
(b) The hurt partner works to regain self-esteem.
(c) The underlying causes are examined and corrected.
(d) The reasons for the affair are discussed with the lover.

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

13. Forgiveness should not be offered in which way?
(a) Tentatively and earnestly.
(b) Freely and unconditionally.
(c) Openly and honestly.
(d) Passionately and fully.

14. How is masturbation viewed by the text?
(a) A normal behavior.
(b) Indicative of marital stress.
(c) An individual preference.
(d) A sign of dissatisfaction.

15. Intimate listening can be described as which skill?
(a) Hearing what your partner is trying to tell you.
(b) Agreeing with what your partner is saying.
(c) Understanding what your partner is experiencing.
(d) Accepting what your partner is explaining.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is an example of a behavior that may take a considerable toll on a partner?

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

3. How does the text refer to childhood experiences?

4. Why are many individuals prevented from forgiving?

5. According to Chapter 6, how can trust be restored in a person?

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