In a Study Conducted with 25 Abused Mothers, Researchers Found

question 14

Multiple Choice

In a study conducted with 25 abused mothers, researchers found that once the mothers shifted their perception from prioritizing ______ to prioritizing the safety of their children, they stopped efforts to keep the relationship together and focused on leaving safely instead.

• A) the family unit
• B) the abuser's needs
• C) their own safety
• D) financial security

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