Question 1

Briefly describe the sponsorship component of the 12 Steps.

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Question 2

The 12-Steps are a spiritual version of a prior religious perspective on addiction and recovery.

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The 12-Steps have roots in the Oxford Group, a Christian organization with a focus on spiritual growth and moral inventory. The 12-Steps were adapted from this perspective to be more inclusive and applicable to people of all faiths or no faith at all, but they still maintain a spiritual aspect.

Question 3

Higher power must be some form of a religious deity.

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Higher power can refer to something more powerful or greater than oneself, but it does not necessarily have to be a religious deity. It can also refer to a force of nature, the universe, or a collective consciousness.

Question 4

12-Step meetings have a no crosstalk rule.

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In 12-Step meetings, participants are encouraged to share their own experiences and feelings but are not allowed to offer advice, criticism or feedback to other members, which is known as the "no crosstalk" rule.

Question 5

12-Step rules permit for a trial-and-error period to see if a sponsor-sponsee relationship works.

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The 12-Step program does permit for a trial-and-error period to see if a sponsor-sponsee relationship works. This allows the sponsee to try out different sponsors to find one that is a good fit for them.

Question 6

Please review the two Lemke and Moos (2003a, 2003b) studies pertaining to 12-Step effectiveness with older adults.

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Question 7

Explain the origins of the spiritual, not religious perspective of the 12 Steps.

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Question 8

Discussion-themed meetings must only focus on some component(s) of the addiction and recovery process.

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Discussion-themed meetings in the context of addiction and recovery can cover a wide range of topics, not limited to specific components of the addiction and recovery process. They can include discussions on personal experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and broader life issues related to recovery.

Quiz 9: 12-Step Philosophy