Post Betrayal Syndrome Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1A friend says, “If I had been more attentive, they would not have betrayed me.” Which response is most accurate?
  • Self-blame is necessary because it prevents future betrayal.
  • Relationship difficulties may involve both people, but the person who chose the betraying action remains responsible for that choice.
  • Both people are always equally responsible for a betrayal.
  • The statement must be correct if the relationship had unresolved problems.
• 2Which statement best describes the phrase “post-betrayal syndrome”?
  • It is the clinical name for every stress response that follows infidelity.
  • It is a diagnosis confirmed whenever trust in another person decreases.
  • It is an informal phrase for a possible cluster of reactions after betrayal, not a formal diagnosis by itself.
  • It is another official name for post-traumatic stress disorder.
• 3Someone wants professional support for persistent distress after betrayal. What is the most useful factor to consider when choosing a therapist?
  • Whether the therapist promises to determine immediately who is entirely at fault.
  • Whether the therapist is appropriately qualified and has relevant experience with trauma, relationships, or betrayal-related distress.
  • Whether the therapist uses the phrase “post-betrayal syndrome” as a formal diagnosis.
  • Whether the therapist guarantees that the relationship will be repaired.