Question

Which of the following statements about the three phases of dating abuse is NOT true?

OA. The three phases of abuse are tension building, explosion, and honeymoon.
OB. Each phase of abuse can be as short as a few seconds or as long as several years.
OC. Some targets never experience the honeymoon phase, just tension building and explosion.
OD. The three phases only apply to physical abuse, not emotional, sexual, or verbal abuse.

Answer 1

The false statement is that the three phases of dating abuse only apply to physical abuse and not to other forms such as emotional, sexual, or verbal abuse. The phases can apply to all types of intimate partner violence, and the duration of each phase can differ greatly.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement about the three phases of dating abuse that is NOT true is:

OD. The three phases only apply to physical abuse, not emotional, sexual, or verbal abuse.

The three phases of abuse, which are tension building, explosion, and honeymoon, can indeed be applied to different forms of abuse including emotional, sexual, and verbal, not just physical abuse. These phases can vary in duration, some lasting only seconds and others extending for several years. It is also not uncommon for some targets of abuse to never experience the honeymoon phase, only going through tension building and explosion phases. It is important to recognize that intimate partner violence (IPV) is complex and can manifest in various ways including psychological violence, which is often the most prevalent among college students, followed by physical and/or sexual violence.

Answer 2

OD. The three phases only apply to physical abuse, not emotional, sexual, or verbal abuse.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the explosion phase, the abuser will begin to engage in multiple abusive behaviors.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Hurling insults and/or calling their partner names
• Threatening to harm their partner
• Trying to control how their partner acts, dresses, cooks, etc.
• Commits physical or sexual acts of violence against their partner
• Manipulating their partner emotionally, which can take on the form of targeting their insecurities or lying and denying any wrongdoing