Which of the following statements is true about women who stay with an abuser because of the "social trap"?
A. They do not want to give up the standard of living they have with the abuser.
B. They are committed to the abuser by the time they realize that the violence will not stop.
C. They are afraid of the effect of neighborhood gossip on the children.
D. They are trapped by premarital agreements that they cannot escape.
Answer: B
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a. a mind-set, behavior b. behavior, a mindset c. a mindset, attitudes d. acts hurtful to minorities, attitudes e. none of the above
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