Criticisms of Codependency Include

question 63

Multiple Choice

Criticisms of codependency include:

• A)the term has not been applied across genders evenly
• B)women may have higher rates of alcoholism and the term is seen as a barrier to assessment
• C)the concept keeps men from developing important characteristics of helping and caregiving

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element that is crucial for life, necessary for respiration in humans and animals, and plays a vital role in combustion.

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries, leading to restricted blood flow.

Ischemia

Restriction of blood flow to tissue or organs; often used with reference to the heart.

Embolism

The sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus, typically a blood clot, leading to potentially life-threatening conditions.