Hello Brenda, I agree with your response because as you mentioned Beth actions where a clear sign of desperation resulting from Sam’s constant abuse. As you mentioned, the Rational Theory was present among Beth and Sam’s relationship since Sam knew his violent actions would not become a huge problem since he isolated Beth from her family. As any other abuser partner, Sam attained to control Beth’s actions by limiting her involvement with others, as well as using justifications towards his violent actions. However, deterrence theory is also present among Sam and Beth relationship since the use of power and control that Sam used over Beth was a way to shift responsibility from his actions. For example, the use of intimidation with the economic
