Which of the following is part of the cycle of violence? (Select all that apply)

(2 points)
Responses

period of calm
period of calm

violent episode
violent episode

period of contemplation
period of contemplation

tension-building

Choose all that apply

1 answer

The cycle of violence typically includes the following phases:

  1. Tension-building
  2. Violent episode
  3. Period of calm (often referred to as the "honeymoon phase" after the violent episode)

The "period of contemplation" is not typically included in the cycle of violence.

So, the correct responses are:

  • period of calm
  • violent episode
  • tension-building