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Profile Of A Battered Woman



Do the following traits sound like you? if so, you may need help in abandoning an abusive relationship - or protecting yourself from becoming involved in one. The following was designed by Dr. Lenora Walker, she is an expert in the field of domestic violence.


In the next few pages, I have included a few of these quizzes. These quizzes are not intended to replace the services of a trained professional in the field of domestic violence. In the following quiz, please answer each question "yes" or "no."

Questions


  1. I have low self esteem
    Yes
    No

  2. I believe in the myths about battering relationships.
    Yes
    No

  3. I have traditional family values and believe in the feminine sex role stereotype that women should be dominated by men and are the
    Yes
    No

  4. I feel that I deserve to be battered because of my faults or behavior.
    Yes
    No

  5. I feel guilty, but deny terror and anger at my mate.
    Yes
    No

  6. I'm passive but can manipulate my mate at times into being sweet to me or at least not hurting me.
    Yes
    No

  7. I use sex to establish intimacy with my mate so that he won't hurt me.
    Yes
    No

  8. I don't believe that anyone can help me solve me problem.
    Yes
    No





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