The Cycle of Abuse in an Intimate Relationship That Is

question 77

Multiple Choice

The cycle of abuse in an intimate relationship that is characterized by escalating tension,a violent episode,and a period of lowered tension and nonviolence is known as

• A) stalking.
• B) battered woman syndrome.
• C) a hate crime.
• D) sexual harassment.

---

Definitions:

Body Areas

Specific regions or parts of the human body, each with distinct functions and characteristics.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that proposes that emotional and physiological responses to stimuli occur simultaneously.

Physiological Arousal

The physical changes in the body associated with emotions and stress, such as increased heart rate or sweating.

Experience Of Emotion

The complex psycho-physiological experience of an individual's state of mind as interacting with biochemical (internal) and environmental (external) influences.