A forensic psychologist that is assessing the psychological consequences of domestic violence in a victim in order to assist the court should assess for all of the following, except _________________.

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Battered Women Syndrome is not a recognized diagnosis in the DSM-5 or by most psychological standards. It is a term that has been used in legal defenses but is not a psychological condition that a forensic psychologist would assess for in the same manner as diagnosable conditions like PTSD, depression, or issues of self-esteem.

A Forensic Psychologist That Is Assessing the Psychological Consequences of Domestic