Houston Psychological Association

* Couples therapy teaches couples to do what instead of stonewalling?

A. Ignore the problem for now

B. Engage in physiological self-soothing

C. Shift the blame to someone outside the relationship

D. Move on to another problem

* What is a reason that couples therapy doesn’t have an impact on divorce rates?

A. Couples therapy does not help same-sex marriages

B. Most people don’t seek couples therapy

C. It only works on unmarried couples

D. Someone who only struggles with emotions

E. It only works on newlyweds

* Couples therapy teaches couples to do what instead of being defensive?

A. Move on to a more pressing issue

B. Shift the blame to someone outside the relationship

C. Take responsibility

D. End any further discussion about the problem

* SSSR (Strengthening Same-Sex Relationships) can focus on:

A. Coping with discrimination

B. Meaning of relationship disclosure

C. Creating commitment

D. Building a community

E. All of the above

* Common goals of couples therapy include:

A. Changing views of the relationship

B. Modifying dysfunctional behavior

C. Decreasing emotional avoidance

D. Verbalizing unspoken assumptions of each partner

E. All of the above

* It is important to compare straight couples to LGBTQIA+ couples because straight couples establish the norm.

* Non-monogamy agreements are important to be familiar with.

* Couples therapy should be conducted regardless of physical violence within the relationship.

* Same-sex legal marriage ceremonies, especially those with attendees, can increase relationship satisfaction and commitment.

* We cannot prevent future health problems by improving relationships.

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