Marie Is in an Abusive Relationship Which She Has Attempted

question 28

Multiple Choice

Marie is in an abusive relationship which she has attempted to end on several occasions.Every time she tried to get away,her partner finds a way to stop her,threaten her,or talk her into staying.Nothing seems to be working and she feels she has exhausted all avenues for help.Marie has resigned herself to the situation and now no longer bothers to attempt to avoid his controlling behaviour.She has given up.What syndrome is Marie experiencing

• A) battered woman syndrome
• B) learned helplessness 
• C) histrionic personality disorder
• D) post-traumatic stress disorder

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