Question

Identify the four phases of the cycle of domestic violence.

1) Tension-building phase, Incident phase, Reconciliation phase, Calm phase
2) Denial phase, Escalation phase, Intervention phase, Recovery phase
3) Preparation phase, Aggression phase, Apology phase, Forgiveness phase
4) Negotiation phase, Confrontation phase, Resolution phase, Acceptance phase

Answer 1

The cycle of domestic violence includes four phases: tension-building, incident, reconciliation, and calm, with each stage representing a progression in the pattern of abuse.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cycle of domestic violence is commonly understood to occur in four main phases. The correct sequence is: (1) Tension-building phase, where stress and strain start to build up leading to minor incidents of abuse; (2) Incident phase, characterized by the actual occurrence of an abusive episode; (3) Reconciliation phase, during which the abuser may apologize, make excuses, or promise it will never happen again; and (4) Calm phase, sometimes referred to as the 'honeymoon phase,' where the situation appears to normalize and the violence seems to have stopped, providing false hope before the cycle repeats itself.