Question 1

According to your text, "codependency" and "enabling" are
A) constructs to help the professional categorize behavior more effectively.
B) frighteningly real concepts that ruin people's lives.
C) only seen in dysfunctional homes.
D) less common now than in the 1980s.

Accepted Answer

These terms are used by professionals to categorize and understand certain behaviors in relationships, particularly those involving addiction or dysfunctional dynamics.

Question 2

Codependency
A) is more commonly encountered in homes with an alcohol use disorder rather than a drug use disorder.
B) is more commonly encountered in homes with younger adults, such as those recently married.
C) is a construct.
D) will be an accepted diagnostic category in the next edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Accepted Answer

Codependency is a psychological construct that describes a relationship dynamic where one person enables another's addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement. It is not an officially recognized diagnostic category.

Question 3

According to Freud's "repetition compulsion," once the addict stops his/her dysfunctional behaviors, the codependent will
A) be cured.
B) begin to set appropriate boundaries.
C) give up control of the ex­addict's behaviors.
D) attempt to find someone else who is dysfunctional.

Accepted Answer

Repetition compulsion suggests that individuals may unconsciously seek out similar dysfunctional relationships or situations, so a codependent might look for another dysfunctional person to maintain familiar dynamics.

Question 4

Communication in codependent relationships is
A) limited to "safe" topics that will not trigger conflict.
B) expansive and addresses virtually every topic imaginable.
C) difficult to understand because of the different maturity levels of the various persons involved.
D) focused on individuation.

Accepted Answer

In codependent relationships, communication often avoids conflict by sticking to "safe" topics, preventing deeper or more meaningful discussions.

Question 5

By learning how to "let go" of their attempts to control a dysfunctional person's behavior, the codependent person is expressing
A) contempt for that person.
B) anger towards that person.
C) detachment from that person.
D) over-involvement with the dysfunctional person.

Accepted Answer

Detachment in this context refers to the codependent person recognizing that they cannot control the dysfunctional person's behavior and choosing to focus on their own well-being instead.

Question 6

A point of confusion for mental health professionals is that
A) the behaviors of codependency overlap with those of love relationships.
B) there is a danger that the codependent person will begin to accept delusions that the dysfunctional person has as being real.
C) there are distinct boundaries between normal behavior and codependency, but since the concept is still evolving we do not know what they are yet.
D) it is easier for the codependent to simply shut down emotionally until they are able to escape from the dysfunctional relationship.

Accepted Answer

The behaviors of codependency can often resemble those found in love relationships, making it difficult for mental health professionals to distinguish between the two.

Question 7

Essentially, codependency might be viewed as
A) an extreme form of a normal relationship pattern.
B) an independent pattern of relating that exists outside of normal relationships.
C) a way for all involved to focus their attention on matters outside of the family.
D) an excuse for one person to remain in a dysfunctional relationship.

Accepted Answer

Codependency is often seen as an extreme form of normal relationship patterns where one person excessively relies on another for emotional or psychological support.

Question 8

Enabling behaviors might be motivated by which of the following factors?
A) Pathological interdependency
B) Social pressure to be a "good" spouse
C) Desire to support and protect one's partner
D) All of these answers

Accepted Answer

Enabling behaviors can be motivated by a combination of pathological interdependency, social pressure, and a desire to support and protect one's partner, making all the options relevant factors.

Question 9

One potential benefit of being raised in a dysfunctional home the author states the proponents of the codependency construct seem to overlook is the development of
A) resilience.
B) boundaries.
C) self-control.
D) conflict resolution skills.

Accepted Answer

The author suggests that proponents of the codependency construct may overlook the development of resilience as a potential benefit of being raised in a dysfunctional home.

Question 10

Janis has been married to Paul, an alcoholic, for 34 years. Her role in her circle of friends is to help other wives of alcoholics, giving them empathy and support, while also telling regular stories of what Paul did that week due to his alcoholism and how she dealt with it. Her friends frequently tell her what a good, devoted wife she is. Janis is most likely utilizing which of the following coping styles described in your text?
A) Caretaker
B) Apathetic partner
C) Martyr
D) Approval seeker

Accepted Answer

Janis is likely utilizing the "Martyr" coping style, as she gains validation and approval from others by sharing her struggles and sacrifices in dealing with her husband's alcoholism.

Question 11

One of the important cornerstones of recovering from codependency is
A) gaining control over the addict's behavior.
B) detachment from the addict's dysfunctional behavior.
C) protecting the addict from the consequences of his/her behavior.
D) all of these answers.

Accepted Answer

Detachment from the addict's dysfunctional behavior is a crucial aspect of recovering from codependency.

Question 12

It is important to only use the term "codependency" when referring to family members.

Accepted Answer

The term "codependency" can be used to describe relationships beyond family, including friendships and romantic partnerships, where one person enables another's addiction, poor mental health, or irresponsibility.

Question 13

One motivating factor for familial denial is to
A) avoid financial responsibility for the dysfunctional person's behaviors.
B) escape the social consequences inherent in personal dysfunction.
C) escape the social blame for the addicted person's behaviors.
D) allow affected family members a measure of revenge for the behavior of the addicted person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One motivating factor for familial denial is...

Question 14

A codependent's difficulty maintaining appropriate boundaries for him/herself is often described as
A) enmeshment.
B) fusion.
C) overt protection.
D) denial.

Accepted Answer

Enmeshment refers to a lack of boundaries in relationships, where individuals become overly involved in each other's lives, often seen in codependent dynamics.

Question 15

Critics of the concept of codependency argue that viewing codependency as a absolves the individual from any personal responsibility.
A) construct
B) model for healthy relationships
C) disease
D) model for entire communities

Accepted Answer

The concept of codependency as a disease suggests that it is something that a person has little control over and is not their fault. This can lead to the individual not taking responsibility for their actions and not actively seeking help or making changes to improve their situation. Critics argue that this absolves them of personal responsibility.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT seen in codependency?
A) Measuring self-worth on the basis of how another person behaves
B) Leaving/ending the dysfunctional relationship
C) Making personal sacrifices to protect the dysfunctional person from the consequences of his or her behavior
D) Attempting to avoid confronting the reality of another person's addiction

Accepted Answer

Codependency is characterized by behaviors such as measuring self-worth on the basis of how another person behaves, making personal sacrifices to protect the dysfunctional person from the consequences of his or her behavior, and attempting to avoid confronting the reality of another person's addiction. However, leaving/ending the dysfunctional relationship is not a characteristic of codependency. In fact, it is a necessary step for individuals to break free from codependent patterns and establish healthier boundaries.

Question 17

Codependency is characterized by
A) preoccupation with "escape" behaviors to avoid blame for another person's SUD.
B) a consensus about how to spell the word by mental health professionals.
C) preoccupation with another person's behavior, and attempting to control that person's substance use.
D) insensitivity to another person's behavior.

Accepted Answer

Codependency involves being overly involved in another person's behavior, often trying to control or manage their substance use, rather than focusing on one's own needs.

Question 18

Codependency and enabling
A) have continued to be popular topics for researchers.
B) have all but faded into obscurity.
C) are as well accepted as real phenomenon as coronary artery disease.
D) have never been called addictive behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Codependency and enabling
A) have continued to be...

Question 19

Codependent persons are often taught
A) it is permitted to express my anger towards the dysfunctional person's behavior.
B) it is not permitted for me to have problems of my own.
C) I am always capable of dealing with an emergency.
D) it is possible to negotiate boundaries as I grow older and mature emotionally.

Accepted Answer

Codependent persons are often taught that their own needs and problems are secondary to those of the dysfunctional person, leading them to believe it is not permitted for them to have problems of their own.

Question 20

According to your text, to "enable" another person is to
A) provide financial support to help tide him or her over in rough times, money that is in turn used to buy alcohol or drugs.
B) knowingly behave in a manner that supports another person's alcohol or drug use disorder.
C) forcefully confront the person's substance use behaviors so he or she will seek professional help.
D) allow him or her to suffer the natural consequences for their behavior.

Accepted Answer

Enabling involves actions that support or facilitate another person's substance use disorder, often by making it easier for them to continue their behavior without facing consequences.

Quiz 22: Codependency and Enabling

According to your text, "codependency" and "enabling" are

Codependency

According to Freud's "repetition compulsion," once the addict stops his/her dysfunctional behaviors, the codependent will

Communication in codependent relationships is

By learning how to "let go" of their attempts to control a dysfunctional person's behavior, the codependent person is expressing

A point of confusion for mental health professionals is that

Essentially, codependency might be viewed as

Enabling behaviors might be motivated by which of the following factors?

One potential benefit of being raised in a dysfunctional home the author states the proponents of the codependency construct seem to overlook is the development of

One of the important cornerstones of recovering from codependency is

It is important to only use the term "codependency" when referring to family members.

One motivating factor for familial denial is to

A codependent's difficulty maintaining appropriate boundaries for him/herself is often described as

Critics of the concept of codependency argue that viewing codependency as a absolves the individual from any personal responsibility.

Which of the following is NOT seen in codependency?

Codependency is characterized by

Codependency and enabling

Codependent persons are often taught

According to your text, to "enable" another person is to