Straus's ______ theory suggests that in a family where the man has a greater ability to make decisions than his wife, the probability of domestic violence is higher.

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Straus's balance of power theory posits that domestic violence is more likely in families where there is an imbalance of power, particularly when men have greater decision-making abilities than their wives, leading to a higher probability of violence as a means of maintaining or asserting control.

Straus's ______ Theory Suggests That in a Family Where the Man