Which of the following is a physical violence behavior?

• A. Verbal abuse
• B. Social isolation
• C. Throwing items
• D. Withholding money

Answer: (C)

Throwing items is a physical violence behavior because it involves using physical force toward a person or their surroundings, with the potential to cause injury. It demonstrates a direct use of bodily power or force in a way that can harm, which is the defining feature of physical violence in intimate partner violence contexts.

Verbal abuse relies on words, threats, or insults and does not involve physical force. Social isolation aims to control a partner by restricting social contact and support, which is psychological or emotional abuse. Withholding money is financial abuse, using economic control to limit resources. Among these, throwing objects stands out as the act that uses physical power, marking it as physical violence.