Codependent Behavior

Excessive emotional or psychological dependence on another person, specifically in trying to change that person's current (undesirable) behavior while supporting them in continuing that behavior. For example, in software testing, complaining about late delivery to test and yet enjoying the necessary "heroism", working additional hours to make up time when delivery is running late, therefore reinforcing the lateness.

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International Software Testing Qualifications Board. (2026). codependent behavior. ISTQB Glossary. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://istqb-glossary.page/codependent-behavior/.

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