Women in battering relationships often remain in those relationships as a result of faulty or incorrect beliefs. Which of the following beliefs is valid?
a. If she tried to leave, she would be at increased risk for violence.
b. If she would do a better job of meeting his needs, the violence would stop.
c. No one else would put up with her dependent clinging behavior.
d. She often does things that provoke the violent episodes.
Answer: a. If she tried to leave, she would be at increased risk for violence.
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