Because of repeated verbal and physical assaults, Alana has developed low self-esteem and feels that she cannot control the abuse or the events around them

In essence, she has learned to feel helpless, and has difficulty envisioning a way out of her situation. This is called:
a) common couple violence.
b) situational power.
c) learned helplessness.
d) non-leavers.
e) intergenerational transmission of violence.


C

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