Which of the following patterns of partner violence refers to "violence that is motivated by a wish to control one's partner and involves the systematic use of not only violence, but also economic subordination, threats, isolation, verbal and emotional abuse, and other control tactics"?
A) mutual violent control
B) common couple violence
C) intimate terrorism
D) violent resistance

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Intimate terrorism refers to violence that is motivated by a wish to control one's partner and involves the systematic use of not only violence, but also economic subordination, threats, isolation, verbal and emotional abuse, and other control tactics. This term is commonly used in the field of domestic violence research. The other options (A, B, and D) do not accurately describe this specific pattern of partner violence.

Which of the Following Patterns of Partner Violence Refers to "Violence