What are the three phases of the cycle of IPV?

What are the three phases of the cycle of IPV?

• A. Acute battering, honeymoon, tension-building
• B. Honeymoon, tension-building, acute battering
• C. Tension-building, calm period, acute battering
• D. Tension-building phase, Acute battering phase, Honeymoon phase

Answer: (B)

The cycle of IPV is described as a repeating sequence of phases: the honeymoon, the tension-building, and the acute battering. In the honeymoon phase, the abuser often apologizes, minimizes harm, makes promises, and tries to regain the partner’s trust. The tension-building phase follows, with rising stress, anger, arguments, monitoring, and controlling behaviors that escalate. Then the acute battering phase occurs, where a violent incident takes place. The cycle is circular—after the violence, the honeymoon phase tends to recur as the abuser seeks to repair the relationship and regain control, leading back into tension-building and another incident. Describing the phases as honeymoon, tension-building, and acute battering best reflects this common progression.

The cycle of IPV is described as a repeating sequence of phases: the honeymoon, the tension-building, and the acute battering. In the honeymoon phase, the abuser often apologizes, minimizes harm, makes promises, and tries to regain the partner’s trust. The tension-building phase follows, with rising stress, anger, arguments, monitoring, and controlling behaviors that escalate. Then the acute battering phase occurs, where a violent incident takes place. The cycle is circular—after the violence, the honeymoon phase tends to recur as the abuser seeks to repair the relationship and regain control, leading back into tension-building and another incident. Describing the phases as honeymoon, tension-building, and acute battering best reflects this common progression.