Criminologist Cathy Widom hypothesized that a childhood history of physical abuse predisposes the survivor to becoming violent themselves in later years. Her hypothesis commonly is called ___________.
A. expressive violence
B. instrumental violence
C. the cycle of violence
D. a personality disorder
Answer: C
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