The "cycle of violence" refers to the fact that:
a) Children raised in abusive households are more likely to be in abusive relationships as adults
b) After conflict builds and an abusive situation happens in a relationship, the abuser often apologizes and encourages the victim to stay but then conflict and abuse tends to happen again
c) Women who leave one abusive relationship are likely to end up in another abusive relationship
d) There are certain weekly and seasonal cycles when violent behavior increases, such as during the holiday season due to increased financial stresses and family pressures