Why Are Women in Abusive Relationships More Likely to Kill

question 126

Multiple Choice

Why are women in abusive relationships more likely to kill their partner than to physically assault him?

• A) They are unable to physically assault a larger, stronger man.
• B) They are not able to control the intensity of their physical attacks.
• C) Killing a partner may carry less physical risk to the woman than attacking him.
• D) Women tend to be more aggressive than men when defending their own safety.

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