Question

what is the first step in the cycle of violence and abuse?
□ calm state
□ reconciliation
□ abusive incident
□ tension building

Explanation:

The cycle of violence and abuse typically starts with tension building. In this phase, there's an increase in stress, arguments, or unease between the abuser and the victim, leading up to the abusive incident. A calm state is part of the reconciliation or later phases, reconciliation comes after the abusive incident, and the abusive incident is the second step after tension building.

Answer:

tension building