Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
These are relationships that consistently produce significant stress, anxiety, or discomfort. They can be with family members, friends, romantic partners, or coworkers.
The process by which two or more parties engaged in a disagreement, dispute, or debate reach an agreement resolving it.
Emotional Abuse: A form of abuse where one person uses emotional tactics to control another person.
Codependency: An emotional and behavioral condition that affects an individual's ability to have healthy relationships. It is often characterized by the need for approval from others and a fear of being alone.