Betty endured abuse throughout most of her 30+ years of marriage. During that time, she became less resistive to the attacks and more submissive. A term Lenore Walker used to describe this state is:

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Learned helplessness is a term used by Lenore Walker to describe a state where individuals, after enduring repeated abusive situations, come to believe they cannot change their circumstances or escape, leading to a decrease in attempts to resist or escape the abuse. This concept is particularly relevant in the context of long-term abusive relationships, as described in the scenario with Betty.

Betty Endured Abuse Throughout Most of Her 30+ Years of Marriage