The battered person syndrome defense differs from the defense of self-defense in that the element of ___________________ is not required in battered person syndrome.

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In battered person syndrome, the requirement of "imminent danger" is not necessary, as the defense acknowledges the ongoing cycle of violence and the psychological impact on the victim, which may not align with the traditional self-defense requirement of an immediate threat.

The Battered Person Syndrome Defense Differs from the Defense of Self-Defense