A pattern of coercive behavior designed to exert power and control over a person in an intimate relationship through the use of intimidation, threats, or harmful or harassing behavior is called _____.
A) traumatic sexualization
B) intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV)
C) psychological and emotional reactions
D) intimate partner violence (IPV)

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The definition provided fits the criteria for intimate partner violence (IPV). Traumatic sexualization refers specifically to the sexualization of a child by an adult, intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) refers specifically to sexual violence within an intimate relationship, and psychological and emotional reactions are not a specific term for this type of behavior.

A Pattern of Coercive Behavior Designed to Exert Power and Control