Which of the Following Has Been Offered by Experts as an Explanation

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been offered by experts as an explanation of the question why some women kill their batterers and others do not?

• A)Those who kill are more able to perceive the imminent danger.
• B)Those who kill have been subjected to more severe abuse.
• C)Those who kill have fewer resources by which to cope with the abuse.
• D)All of the above

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