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June 3, 2003
Abuse
Our group thought that it would be interesting to research the effects of abuse and how we can become victims. ...
Abuse is defined in the Webster’s dictionary as: mistreated; being misused; an attack with words. ... There are different kinds of abuse. There is Verbal & Emotional abuse- Attacking someone verbally can be extremely harmful and emotionally upsetting. ...
There is also Physical abuse- Physically harming another person or animal. Physical abuse can come in many forms as well. Even the slightest push can be considered physical abuse. ...
The cycle of abuse often stems from being raised in this type of atmosphere. ...
Yes, we suppose there could be something genetically passed down showing an aggressive behavior but the abuse comes out when a person views this as normal. ...
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It is hard to explain how we become subjects of abuse. ... Walker used Seligmans research and put it into her own theory, the battered womens syndrome, trying to explain why battered women stay with the people that abuse them. ... This is when the verbal abuse and slight battering turns into the abuser actually hitting, which usually last for a time period of two to twenty-four hours. ... Until he starts the cycle of abuse over again in the future. ... Walker says that, in domestic abuse feelings of powerlessness, lack of financial resources and the superior strength of the batterer all combine to create a feeling of helplessness in the victim. The batterers condition women into believing that they are powerless to escape by giving them constant violence and abuse. ... Many say that battered women like abuse and he proved that there is something psychologically going on to makes them stay. ...
Our group found this theory helpful in helping us understand how it starts and how a person can allow abuse to continue to go on.
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Children who see or hear their mothers being abused are victims of emotional abuse. ...
Many victims of physically abusive relationships feel that the emotional abuse is more harmful than the physical abuse in the relationship. Frequent verbal abuse such as blaming, ridiculing, insulting, swearing, yelling and humiliation has long-term negative effects on a person’s self-esteem and contributes to feelings of hopelessness, inadequacy and self-blame. ... This type of emotional abuse can make an abused spouse feel helpless and alone. ...
Emotional abuse can have serious physical and psychological consequences for the spouse, including severe depression, anxiety, persistent headaches, back and limb problems, and stomach problems. Those who are psychologically abused but not physically abused are five times more likely to misuse alcohol than women who have not experienced abuse.
Approximate Word count = 2115
Approximate Pages = 8.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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