Marnie has been married for 20 years. Her husband has become an abusive alcoholic and no longer works to support the family. Marnie has considered leaving him, but stops every time she remembers all the time and effort she's put into the relationship. Why won't she leave him?

A. hazing
B. Stockholm syndrome
C. escalation trap
D. initiation effect


Answer: C

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