Dara has been in an abusive relationship for 12 years. Her husband frequently hits her, often after little or no provocation. Dara has been enduring this violence for so long that she has come to believe that she probably deserves the beatings. Her best friend has seen the bruises and has told her to leave her husband, but Dara believes that leaving would be futile. Dara could be said to be experiencing
A. the blaming the victim phenomenon.
B. anomie.
C. learned helplessness.
D. enduring family violence syndrome.
Answer: C
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