During the _____ phase of the cycle of violence theory, the abused partner tries to appease the abusing partner to keep the situation from escalating.

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During the tension building phase, the abused partner often feels the need to placate the abuser in an effort to prevent the violence from escalating, walking on eggshells around them to avoid triggering an outburst.

During the _____ Phase of the Cycle of Violence Theory