A Recent Study in Which Women at a Shelter Were

A recent study in which women at a shelter were interviewed found that the women's commitment to remaining in a relationship was determined by:

A) satisfaction with the relationship despite the abuse
B) guilt about their failure to contribute more to the relationship
C) fear of criticism from friends and family
D) the expectation that the relationship would change for the better as a result of their going to the shelter
E) none of the above