Michael Johnson Argues That There Are Two Distinct Forms of Violence

question 73

Short Answer

Michael Johnson argues that there are two distinct forms of violence against women. The one he calls common couple violence. The other he calls __________, which is based on traditional notions of men's right to control "their" partners.

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Definitions:

Balance

A state of equilibrium or equipoise; physically, it refers to the ability to maintain bodily stability, and metaphorically, it can refer to a state of emotional or cognitive stability.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, the thalamus, and the hypothalamus, involved in complex behavioral and cognitive processes.

Motivations

The reasons or drivers behind one's actions or desires.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.