Which of the Following Responses to Battering Is Most Likely

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following responses to battering is most likely to increase over time?

• A) Self-blaming by the woman
• B) Remorse of the man
• C) Severity of the abuse
• D) Emotional strength of the woman

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