In the recovery attitude framework, which term describes viewing another person as an object who is controlled by the first person?

• A. Recipients
• B. Objects
• C. Resources
• D. Spectrum of Attitudes

Answer: (B)

In this framework, the important idea is how we relate to others and whether we recognize their autonomy or treat them as objects for our own use. Viewing another person as an object who is controlled by the first person is objectification—the belief that the other person exists to serve the first person’s purposes and has no independent agency. That’s why the term described by this description is Objects. This contrasts with seeing someone as a recipient (someone who receives support), or as a resource (something to be drawn on), or as part of a broad Spectrum of Attitudes (a range of perspectives). Recognizing this distinction helps maintain respectful, collaborative boundaries essential in recovery coaching.