Cycle of Violence Components
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Which behaviors are consistent with the cycle of violence? (Select all that apply) ☐ Acute battering episode ☐ Tension-building phase ☐ Permanent separation ☐ Honeymoon phase ☐ Increased controlling behaviors
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Hello! Let's examine this question regarding the Cycle of Violence. We need to identify which of the provided behaviors are consistent with this social and psychological concept. This is a select all that apply question.
To solve this, let's first review the three standard phases of the Cycle of Violence, a model developed by Lenore Walker.
Cycle of Violence Model
The first stage is the Tension-Building Phase. In this stage, minor incidents of abuse occur, and the victim often feels like they are walking on eggshells as the abuser's controlling behaviors increase.
1. Tension-Building Phase
The second stage is the Acute Battering Episode. This is the explosion of violence, where the serious physical or sexual abuse actually takes place.
2. Acute Battering Episode
The final stage is the Honeymoon Phase. Here, the abuser may become apologetic, promise to change, and show kindness to keep the victim in the relationship, until the tension begins to build again.
3. Honeymoon Phase
Now, let's look at our options one by one. First, Acute Battering Episode. As we just saw, this is clearly part of the cycle.
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