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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Forgiveness involves mental development and occurs in which timeframe?

2. Why do some partners mistakenly believe that verbal abuse must be accepted?

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

4. How should behaviors that detract from trust be addressed?

5. Behaviors that build trust are divided in the book into two categories based on which factor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is intimate talk necessary to learn?

2. Why does the author recommend a 'covenant of promises' at the end of Chapter 9?

3. What crucial skill is addressed in detail in Chapter 7?

4. What is a schema?

5. As discussed in Chapter 9, why are there hazards associated with forgiveness?

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

7. What are some assumptions a hurt partner could make about sexual intimacy?

8. What should happen with behaviors that violate trust in a relationship?

9. Why is intimate listening necessary to learn?

10. How can trust in a relationship be restored?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose a case study from the book in which the affair has been willingly disclosed by the unfaithful partner. Based on the discussions in the book, what would you expect would be the next steps the couple would take to rebuild their relationship? Explain three next steps the couple should take.

Essay Topic 2

The lover in an extramarital affair can have a deep effect on the sexual intimacy issues experienced by the couple.

Analyze three ways in which the lover can directly or indirectly affect a couple's sexual intimacy.

Essay Topic 3

Hurt partners may choose to remain committed to the relationship for many reasons.

Explain three healthy and three unhealthy reasons a hurt partner would choose to recommit to the marriage.

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