GOTTMANS METHOD COUPLE THERAPY LEVEL II
|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
What should the therapist do if the couple becomes gridlocked when discussing a problem
during the Compromise intervention?
A) They should move into a Dreams Within Conflict
B) They should have the partners choose a solvable problem
C) They should use a Dan Wile and fix the problem
D) They should have the couple redraw their compromise ovals and adjust them
CORRECT ANSWER
They should move into a Dreams Within Conflict
Question 2
What intervention would the therapist use with a couple that needs some help creating
shared meaning in their relationship?
A) The Art of Compromise
B) The Rituals of Connection
C) The Aftermath of a Fight
D) The Love Maps
CORRECT ANSWER
The Rituals of Connection
Question 3
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,Which of the following facial expressions indicate disgust?
A) The nose wrinkling
B) The upper lip is raised
C) The tongue showing
D) All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
The nose wrinkling
Question 4
Which of the following is the antidote to Stonewalling?
A) Using a gentle start-up
B) Taking responsibility
C) Creating a culture of appreciation
D) None of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
Taking responsibility
Question 5
Research by Shirley Glass found that when one partner has an affair in a relationship, the
betrayed partner almost always:
A) Develops increased Fondness and Admiration for their partner
B) Rejects the affair and refuses to believe their partner cheated
C) Experiences PTSD symptoms and has intrusive negative thoughts
D) Attempts to establish contact with the affair partner's lover
CORRECT ANSWER
Experiences PTSD symptoms and has intrusive negative thoughts
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,Question 6
What method is used to treat and support a couple's relationship from a betrayal or affair
in Gottman Method Therapy?
A) The Infidelity Intervention
B) Atone, Attune, and Attach
C) Trust, Commitment, and Healing
D) The Aftermath of a Fight or Regrettable Incident
CORRECT ANSWER
Atone, Attune, and Attach
Question 7
Why is chronic drinking in women much more likely to lead to cardiovascular disease even
though women tend to drink less often than men in their lifetime?
A) Because women weigh less on average than men
B) Because women have a lower percentage of water in their bodies than men
C) Because women on average drink stronger alcohol than men
D) Because women have a genetic predisposition that makes alcohol more toxic
CORRECT ANSWER
Because women have a lower percentage of water in their bodies than men
Question 8
What is the issue with the most prevalent addiction treatment models in the context of
couple relationships?
A) The addict is often left to treat themselves through other programs
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, B) The couple relationship component is overlooked or ignored
C) A lack of holistic well-being of the addict
D) A lack of scientific research on addiction and relationships
CORRECT ANSWER
The couple relationship component is overlooked or ignored
Question 9
What should the therapist do if, during the assessment process, they discover evidence of
chemical or behavioral addiction or problems within the couple's relationship?
A) Terminate the client
B) Make a referral for further evaluation
C) Continue with therapy and ignore the active addiction
D) Suggest immediate separation of the couple
CORRECT ANSWER
Make a referral for further evaluation
Question 10
Which of the following are interventions the therapist should use to help couples manage
conflict?
A) Turn Towards Instead of Away
B) Rituals of Connection
C) Build Love Maps
D) None of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
None of the above
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|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
What should the therapist do if the couple becomes gridlocked when discussing a problem
during the Compromise intervention?
A) They should move into a Dreams Within Conflict
B) They should have the partners choose a solvable problem
C) They should use a Dan Wile and fix the problem
D) They should have the couple redraw their compromise ovals and adjust them
CORRECT ANSWER
They should move into a Dreams Within Conflict
Question 2
What intervention would the therapist use with a couple that needs some help creating
shared meaning in their relationship?
A) The Art of Compromise
B) The Rituals of Connection
C) The Aftermath of a Fight
D) The Love Maps
CORRECT ANSWER
The Rituals of Connection
Question 3
1
,Which of the following facial expressions indicate disgust?
A) The nose wrinkling
B) The upper lip is raised
C) The tongue showing
D) All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
The nose wrinkling
Question 4
Which of the following is the antidote to Stonewalling?
A) Using a gentle start-up
B) Taking responsibility
C) Creating a culture of appreciation
D) None of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
Taking responsibility
Question 5
Research by Shirley Glass found that when one partner has an affair in a relationship, the
betrayed partner almost always:
A) Develops increased Fondness and Admiration for their partner
B) Rejects the affair and refuses to believe their partner cheated
C) Experiences PTSD symptoms and has intrusive negative thoughts
D) Attempts to establish contact with the affair partner's lover
CORRECT ANSWER
Experiences PTSD symptoms and has intrusive negative thoughts
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,Question 6
What method is used to treat and support a couple's relationship from a betrayal or affair
in Gottman Method Therapy?
A) The Infidelity Intervention
B) Atone, Attune, and Attach
C) Trust, Commitment, and Healing
D) The Aftermath of a Fight or Regrettable Incident
CORRECT ANSWER
Atone, Attune, and Attach
Question 7
Why is chronic drinking in women much more likely to lead to cardiovascular disease even
though women tend to drink less often than men in their lifetime?
A) Because women weigh less on average than men
B) Because women have a lower percentage of water in their bodies than men
C) Because women on average drink stronger alcohol than men
D) Because women have a genetic predisposition that makes alcohol more toxic
CORRECT ANSWER
Because women have a lower percentage of water in their bodies than men
Question 8
What is the issue with the most prevalent addiction treatment models in the context of
couple relationships?
A) The addict is often left to treat themselves through other programs
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, B) The couple relationship component is overlooked or ignored
C) A lack of holistic well-being of the addict
D) A lack of scientific research on addiction and relationships
CORRECT ANSWER
The couple relationship component is overlooked or ignored
Question 9
What should the therapist do if, during the assessment process, they discover evidence of
chemical or behavioral addiction or problems within the couple's relationship?
A) Terminate the client
B) Make a referral for further evaluation
C) Continue with therapy and ignore the active addiction
D) Suggest immediate separation of the couple
CORRECT ANSWER
Make a referral for further evaluation
Question 10
Which of the following are interventions the therapist should use to help couples manage
conflict?
A) Turn Towards Instead of Away
B) Rituals of Connection
C) Build Love Maps
D) None of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
None of the above
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