Which of the Following Is NOT Part of the Cycle

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of the cycle of domestic violence as it typically plays out?

• A) The abusive partner seeks help or goes to counseling.
• B) The abusive partner is charming and attentive and the relationship seems healthy.
• C) Both partners sense that something is going to happen no matter how hard the victim tries to avoid it.
• D) Battering and violence, even if only for a few seconds.
• E) Loving contrition and amends, when the abusive partner asks for forgiveness.

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Definitions:

Emotional Intelligence

The capacity to identify, comprehend, control, and make logical decisions based on one's own emotions and those of others.

Perceiving Emotions

The ability to recognize, understand, and interpret emotions in oneself and others.

Understanding Emotions

The ability to recognize, interpret, and respond appropriately to one's own and others' emotional states.

Feeling Depressed

Experiencing a mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and an inability to carry out daily activities.