Maureen was abused as a child. She is now married to a man who abuses her and she is physically abusive toward her child. This pattern of behavior is consistent with

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The cycle of family violence refers to the pattern of abuse being passed down through generations and can lead to both becoming a victim and perpetrator of abuse. In this case, the fact that Maureen was initially abused as a child and is now both a victim and perpetrator of abuse towards her own child and is married to an abusive partner indicates that the cycle of family violence is present. The other options (negative affect escape model, arousal affect model, and aggression cultivation) do not fully capture the pattern of behavior described.

Maureen Was Abused as a Child