When a woman believes she cannot leave an abusive situation, and may even go so far as to kill her abuser, she is said to suffer from
A) assortative woman syndrome.
B) battered woman syndrome.
C) crime of passion syndrome.
D) battered relationship syndrome.

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Battered woman syndrome is a type of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that can result from experiencing domestic violence. Women with this syndrome may feel trapped in the abusive relationship and believe they have no way out, leading to a sense of fear, hopelessness, and helplessness. In extreme cases, it may drive the woman to resort to violence against her abuser, which is why it's also known as the "cycle of violence." Assortative woman syndrome, crime of passion syndrome, and battered relationship syndrome are not recognized psychiatric conditions.

When a Woman Believes She Cannot Leave an Abusive Situation