Members of Families of Alcoholics Often Take on Roles That

Members of families of alcoholics often take on roles that shape family dynamics. The primary role of the co-dependent spouse in a family with an alcoholic is:

A) To take care of everyone and be an overachiever in order to gain everyone's approval.
B) To attempt to control the drinking of the alcoholic and to cover up the problem.
C) To take everyone's attention off the drinking of the alcoholic and make everyone laugh or find relief in humor.
D) To avoid the problems in the home and, more importantly, not cause any problems.