A social psychologist hypothesizes that the reason women remain in abusive marriages is because they learned that abuse was "normal" from their families of orientation. Which of the following theories is the social psychologist most likely using?

A. rational choice
B. symbolic interaction
C. conflict
D. feminist


Answer: B

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