Why not take the following quiz and ask a person you are in a relationship with to take it also. It will give you and them an idea of your mutual understanding and application of some of the critical issues, concepts and techniques that have an impact on the quality of relationships. See the end of this quiz for contact information to request other quizzes. 1. The three keys to effective relationships are________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. One of the biggest causes of relationship failure is poor communication. True/False. 3. You can spend your entire life with someone and still not really know them. True/False. 4. Everyone has behavior that someone else believes they should change. True/False. 5. Faults are not negative but another persons _______________________________________ 6. Old emotional baggage can sabotage a relationship. True/False. 7. You are responsible to people but not____________________________ them. 8. Invalidators in a relationship___________________________________________________ 9. Conflict in a relation can be positive. True/False. 10. Forgiveness is all about letting the other person of the hook. for their actions. True/False. 11. People know what you want and need without telling them. True/False. 12. Self-disclosure is: positive - negative in a relationship. 13. Unrealized expectations of others is a major issue in poor relationships. True/False. 14. One of the best ways you can tell another person you care is to_______________________ 15. Your ability to love others is directly related to your self-love. True/False. 16. Psychological projection in a relationship is when__________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 17. It is important to stay focused in the __________________________ in a relationship. 18. In relationships you have three choices when you dont like something. These are: _____________________________________________________________________________ 19. People change when they are ready to not when you think they should. True/False. 20. The four Ts in positive relationships are_________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 21. Dealing in anger, blame, guilt and resentment are signs of poor _______________________ 22. All relationships are either getting better or getting worse. True/False. 23. An anchor in a relationships is when a person_____________________________________ 24. You can tell what a persons unconscious intent is by observing their__________________ 25. Arguments can be a positive relationship activity. True/False/It depends. 26. It is important in a relationship to focus on________________________________________ 27. Expressing your true feelings is a positive thing. True/False. 28. You should always tell the complete truth in a relationship. True/False/It depends. 29. A persons non-verbal signals are more accurate than the words they use. True/False. 30. Sooner or later everyone needs to settle for something in a relationship. True/False. 31. All romantic relationships require friendship to be successful. True/False. 32. Hidden agendas dont really harm a relationship. True/False. 33. Closeness in a relationship is when you are physically close. True/False. 34. Intimacy in a relationship is when______________________________________________ 35. Passion is a necessary ingredient in a positive relationship. True/False. 36. Common goals in a relationship make it easier to__________________________________ 37. The couple that has common interests will always last. True/False 38. A sure sign a relationship is failing when_________________________________________ 39. People are attracted to their opposites because_____________________________________ 40. A lack of commitment in a relationship will cause__________________________________ 41. The two biggest single issues in a positive relationship are___________________________ 42. A safe relationship is when a person can be_______________________________________ 43. Presents can make up for a lack of presence. True/False. 44. There are two types of people in relationships: Givers and takers. True/False. 45. Unconditional love means_____________________________________________________ 46. The two most important words a person can say in a relationship are___________________ 47. The three most important words a person can say in a relationship are__________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 48. Counseling can be a positive tool in a relationship when_____________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 49. A satisfying relationship is one where___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 50. The one thing many people in relationships wish others would do is___________________ SCORING 50 correct answers.You should be giving the test. 45-50 correct answers.You understand the basics of effective relationships. 40-45 correct answers.You know the rules, but do you practice them regularly? 35-40 correct answers.You have a lot of relationship stress and frustration. 30-35 correct answers..Get yourself and your partner in counseling, soon. 30 or less correct answersYou are in big trouble consider becoming a hermit. Correct Answers: Relationship Quiz Keep in mind that the answers to several of the questions are subjective. In many cases there is no right or wrong answer only - a best or better answer. This quiz is not designed to give you an in-depth explanation for each answer but rather to stimulate your thinking. With this in mind lets take a look at what I believe - are some of the vital issues that impact the quality of relationships and ultimate relationship satisfaction. 1. Trust, respect and acceptance. 2. True. 3. True. 4. True. 5. Perceptions or interpretation of behavior. 6. True. 7. For. 8. Interrupt, dont listen, say things like you should, you always, you never; are late a lot. 9. True. 10. False. 11. False. 12. Positive. 13. True. 14. Listen to them. 15. True. 16. One person sees their own faults or issues as belonging to the other person. 17. Present. 18. 1. Change it or the other person. 2. Accept it or the other person, 3. Leave. 19. True. 20. Touch, talk, time and trust. 21. Emotional maturity. 22. True. 23. Attaches some positive or negative message to a physical act, like holding hands means I Love You. 24. Behavior. 25. It depends. 26. What is working not what isnt working. 27. True. 28. It depends. 29. True. 30. True. 31. True. 32. False. 33. False. 34. You have total acceptance, unconditional love and the relationship is safe. 35. True. 36. Work together in life, have mutual interests and help and support each other. 37. False. 38. People withdraw, stop communicating, lose trust, lose respect, dont care anymore about anything. 39. They see them as making up for those qualities they lack and desire to have. 40. People to leave at the first sign of trouble. 41. Trust and acceptance. 42. Honest with feelings, attitudes, fears without fear of criticism and judgment. 43. False. 44. True. 45. Total acceptance of the other person regardless of the behavior. 46. Im sorry. 47. Please forgive me. 48. Both people ant to get past the issues, problems, challenges etc. 49. Both peoples needs and wants are satisfied and not at the expense of the other persons. 50. Change, be more honest, share their true feelings more often, listen. |