One problem with Walker's (1984) theory of the cycle of violence in relationships is that
A) it was based on a small sample of women in therapy
B) there is overwhelming evidence that women commit violence more often than men
C) It has face validity
D) The cycle is missing a critical step

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Walker's theory of the cycle of violence in relationships was based on a small sample of women in therapy, which limits the generalizability of the theory to other populations.

One Problem with Walker's (1984) Theory of the Cycle of Violence