The battered woman syndrome theorizes that victims of intimate partner abuse gradually become immobilized by fear and believe that they have no other options.

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The battered woman syndrome is a theory that explains how victims of intimate partner abuse experience a pattern of psychological and behavioral responses to the abuse, including fear, learned helplessness, and a sense of entrapment. This theory posits that the victim becomes trapped in the abusive situation and loses the ability to leave or seek help. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Battered Woman Syndrome Theorizes That Victims of Intimate Partner