Which one of meuer et al.'s (2002) nine stages of domestic violence is characterized by the beginning of excessive control through psychological and emotional abuse?

a. stage 4

b. stage 1

c. stage 2

d. stage 3?

The correct option is A.

Meurer et al., 2002 divided domestic violence into nine stages, with each of the stages having its own characteristic features. The author wrote that the stage four of the nine divisions is characterized by initiation of excessive control by means of physical and emotional abuse. Domestic violence has been defined as a type of coercive behavior that is targeted at gaining control over a particular related person by using intimidation, threat or harmful weapons.