Mike gets angry because Ben made a better grade on a test than he did. They get into an argument, and Mike takes a swing at Ben intending to hit him. Ben shoves Mike in order to avoid the blow. Which of the following is true regarding Ben's actions?

Ben has committed both an assault and a battery.

Ben has committed a battery.

Ben cannot rely upon self$-$defense because his life was not in danger.

Ben has not committed an assault or a battery because he acted in self$-$defense.

Ben cannot rely on self$-$defense because he was involved in the argument and not completely innocent.