A number of researchers have attempted to create typologies of batterers. Which of the following is not one of those types?

A) ?Antisocial types that are narcissistic and care little for the consequences of their actions and are generally violent to everyone a great deal of the time. Extremely dangerous with no conscience.

B) ?Estranged types who are socially isolated and violent only to family when rules are disobeyed. Very rigid militaristic bearing. Do not suffer insubordination from anyone considered inferior in rank to them which includes all of the family.

C) ?Borderline types who come from dysfunctional families. May be very volatile and alternately depressed. Batter family members when they feel unloved or abandoned, which may be often. Low remorse and may batter outside the family.

D) ?Family batterer. Typical batterer with poor communication skills and high dependency needs. Situational stressors spark an angry confrontation. Most representative of Walker's cycle.


B

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