While an abused woman cannot be categorized to fit a specific profile, which of the following traits is most commonly identified?
a. Trusting nature
b. Assertive personality
c. Accomplished in non-traditional female career
d. Suspicious nature
A
There is no "typical" abused woman, but the victims of violence do have some characteristics in common. Perhaps the most common trait is a trusting nature, as opposed to a suspicious nature. Many women were raised to be nonaggressive and traditional, as opposed to assertive and accomplished in non-female careers.
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