In partner abuse studies spanning many countries in which people are asked directly, __________
A) rates of assault experienced by men and women are similar
B) men are twice as likely as women to experience psychological abuse
C) women are twice as likely as men to experience physical abuse
D) partner abuse is much higher in other-sex than in same-sex relationships
Answer: A
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