Multiple Choice
One criticism of the concept of codependency is that it rests upon
A) the unproven "family disease model" used in family therapy.
B) behavior modification approaches used to shape successive approximations to healthy behavior in marital counseling.
C) an unproven theory that codependents have a genetic predisposition towards such relationships.
D) the theory that the codependent is unconsciously angry at their partner, and want them to suffer for as long as possible. This is the motivation for their overly protective behaviors.
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