Select Three of the Following Statements and Respond to Their

question 11

Essay

Select three of the following statements and respond to their accuracy or inaccuracy.
a. the family is nonviolent.
b. most abusers are psychologically unbalanced and most victims are innocent.
c. abuse is confined to poor and minority families.
d. the real causes of violence are alcohol and drugs.
e. children who are abused grow up to be abusers.
f. battered women like being hit.
g. violence and love are incompatible.

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