Which of the following is NOT part of the cycle of domestic violence as it typically plays out?
A) The abusive partner seeks help or goes to counseling.
B) The abusive partner is charming and attentive and the relationship seems healthy.
C) Both partners sense that something is going to happen no matter how hard the victim tries to avoid it.
D) Battering and violence, even if only for a few seconds.
E) Loving contrition and amends, when the abusive partner asks for forgiveness.

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Seeking help or going to counseling is not typically part of the cycle of domestic violence as the abusive partner often denies or minimizes their behavior and may not see themselves as the problem. A, B, C, D, and E are all common elements of the cycle of domestic violence.

Which of the Following Is NOT Part of the Cycle