According to Several National Studies Conducted Since 1975, Physical Violence

question 50

Multiple Choice

According to several national studies conducted since 1975, physical violence and serious assaults on __________ decreased, while serious assaults on __________ did not.

• A) children and wives; husbands
• B) wives and husbands; children
• C) husbands; children and wives
• D) children; wives and husbands

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Definitions:

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