Research on domestic violence indicates that being an abusive spouse is ____ to being an abusive parent, and that being a victim of child abuse ____ to being an abusive parent in adulthood.
A)related; may or may not be related
B)related; is unrelated
C)unrelated; is related
D)unrelated; may or may not be related

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Research shows a correlation between being an abusive spouse and being an abusive parent. Additionally, experiencing child abuse may or may not lead to becoming an abusive parent in adulthood, indicating a complex relationship that can vary among individuals.

Research on Domestic Violence Indicates That Being an Abusive Spouse