Joe had a serious drinking problem and visited a psychologist for several months.The psychologist discovered that Joe had an unfilled need for dependency that alcohol helped to cover.From a psychological perspective,Joe
A)does not have a support group to help him with drinking problems.
B)suffers from alcoholic depression.
C)belongs to an ethnic group that encourages drinking to solve problems.
D)has an "alcoholic personality."

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Joe's reliance on alcohol to fulfill an unfilled need for dependency suggests he has an "alcoholic personality," where alcohol is used as a coping mechanism for underlying psychological issues.

Joe Had a Serious Drinking Problem and Visited a Psychologist