Chapter 10 The Practice of Forgiveness and Reconciliation
EXAM QUESTIONS:
Chapter 10
1. When Lisa says to her husband, “You’d make a lousy father,” she is communicating which
type of hurtful message?
a. accusation
b. advice
c. evaluation
d. threat
e. desire
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6. The question, “Am I willing to consider forgiveness as an option?” is most closely related to
which of the following stages of forgiveness?
a. Uncovering
b. Work
c. Decision
d. Outcome
e. All of the above
7. Sarah has recently been robbed and is leery of leaving her apartment if unnecessary.
According Layton’s forgiveness process, Sarah is in the midst of which of the following
steps?
a. Injured innocence
b. Obsession
c. Fear
d. Transformation
e. Transcendence
8. A person who gets caught up in what has happened to her/him and uses the story to get
sympathy from others may be caught up in the “eddy” of:
a. resentment.
b. victimization.
c. revenge.
d. depression.
e. withdrawal.
9. Individuals are more likely to renegotiate a relationship through forgiveness when they know
which of the following?
a. There is essential agreement regarding the nature of the violation to the relationship.
b. The other has acknowledged the hurt experienced.
c. An apology for the hurt will be included.
d. The other is willing to apologize for the offensive behavior.
e. All of the above
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3. Compare and contrast the features of effective apologies with the three types of
4. Explain how the TRIP elements of power may help or hinder the process of
5. Differentiate between implicit and explicit forms of forgiveness. What role can
6. Identify the four “eddies” a person can get stuck in when s/he feels “wronged.” What
7. Your book states that forgiving yourself can be harder than obtaining forgiveness from
the person you hurt. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.