Some psychologists are opposed to the use of the battered woman defense because
A. it pathologizes battered women.
B. it focuses on what the woman did rather than who she is.
C. does not include a reference to learned helplessness theory.
D. ignores battered men.
Question 2
The concept of battered woman syndrome has been criticized for what reason?
A. Lenore Walker's research possessed several flaws.
B. Research on the cycle of violence questions whether it is present in the vast majority of cases.
C. The concept of learned helplessness, developed with dogs as subjects, lacks applicability.
D. All of the above
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