Lenore Walker proposed that women who endure repeated family violence feel as though they can't protect themselves, and can't do anything to change their situation. These women could be said to be experiencing

A. the blaming the victim phenomenon.
B. anomie.
C. learned helplessness.
D. enduring family violence syndrome.


C

Psychology

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