While Taking a University Health Class, Eugene Learns That Children

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Multiple Choice

While taking a university health class, Eugene learns that children of alcoholics often have trouble forming healthy and lasting relationships with other people. Eugene recognizes himself in the pattern of behaviours displayed by these children and decides that he wants to seek help. He asks his professor for a referral and she suggests Al-Anon, a support group for children of alcoholics. Encouraged, Eugene both begins attending Al-Anon meetings and makes an appointment to see a therapist. Eugene is

• A)utilizing projective identification.
• B)seeking social support.
• C)sublimating his problems.
• D)trying to reduce controllability.
• E)sublimating his anger.

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Ph.D. In Psychology

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