How Many Times Must a Woman Experience the Cycle of Violence

question 51

Multiple Choice

How many times must a woman experience the cycle of violence before she qualifies for battered women syndrome?

• A) Once
• B) Twice
• C) Three times
• D) At least five times

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Definitions:

Psychological Diagnosis

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