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

2. Exploring and learning about the affair is achieved through which process?
(a) Forgiving the unfaithful partner.
(b) Accepting the affair.
(c) Open communication.
(d) Intimate talk.

3. If a childhood experience is missing from a person's life, the person will compensate with patterned, negative behavior referred to with which term?
(a) Void.
(b) Illusion.
(c) Deficiency.
(d) Schema.

4. When trust has been destroyed, which emotion is logically prevalent?
(a) Doubt.
(b) Fear.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Anger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. If forgiveness is offered too quickly, how can it affect the individual?

2. How should children connect with others?

3. How do most unfaithful partners describe sex with their lover?

4. Who do children need to value in their lives?

5. If sexual desires change, couples may assume this will lead to which outcome?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is intimate talk necessary to learn?

2. What are the assumptions couples make about orgasms?

3. What is the 'flip-flop' factor described in Chapter 5?

4. In the process of rebuilding trust, what is a couple most likely to come to a stalemate over?

5. What experience can influence an individual's ability to engage in intimate talk and intimate listening?

6. Do men and women typically differ in their abilities to engage in intimate talk and intimate listening?

7. How does the author describe forgiveness in Chapter 9?

8. What is a schema?

9. If children do not feel safe and secure, what could happen during their marriage as adults?

10. If an individual is working to forgive, how can they address the negative behaviors of their partner?

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