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The Quiz

Batterers are mentally ill.
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Domestic violence happens in all age, racial, socioeconomic, educational, occupational, and religious groups, and to both genders.
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Children who grow up in violent homes often become batterers or victims themselves.
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Violence rarely occurs between dating partners.
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Alcohol or drug abuse are the major causes of violence in the home.
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Victims can end the violence by leaving the partner.
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Stress makes people more likely to commit acts of domestic violence.
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Women are more likely to be battered when they are pregnant.
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Victims of domestic violence may be reluctant to seek help.
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Domestic violence only happens in heterosexual relationships.
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Batterers are out of control when they become violent.
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