Which of the following is true of battered woman syndrome?

A. The name of the syndrome is vague, without a clearly defined set of criteria to operationalize it.
B. Like most other syndrome or diagnosis, it is uniquely relevant to understanding domestic violence.
C. The relevant information needed in such cases is entirely within the psychological impact of battering.
D. The term removes all pathological connotations of the experience of battery.


Answer: A

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