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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. Which term is used to describe the refusal of one partner to discuss the affair?

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

3. A bulleted list is provided in Chapter 9 describing which aspects of forgiveness?

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

5. Couples often assume that sexual desire should be experienced in which way by each partner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How can history repeat itself through children of unfaithful parents growing up to be unfaithful adults?

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

6. Who must change in a relationship to build trust again?

7. What will happen if one partner wants to change the sexual practices in their marriage?

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

9. If children do not value themselves, what could happen during their marriage as adults?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When a person refuses to change, it is often due to cognitive blocks formed by false rationalizations.

Citing three examples, how could you convince a person that the cognitive blocks, that are inhibiting the necessary change, are untrue?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the feelings a hurt partner may have towards the lover after the disclosure of the affair.

Compare and contrast these feelings to those the hurt partner may have towards the unfaithful partner.

Essay Topic 3

Even after a couple has recommitted to their marriage, the unfaithful partner could decide to embark on another extramarital affair.

What are three reasons this may occur?

What are three warning signs the could indicate this possibility?

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