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A Study Comparing News Articles About the Same Mass Murders

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A study comparing news articles about the same mass murders found that Chinese reporters tended to explain the killers'behavior by emphasizing situational and social factors. In contrast, American reporters tended to explain the killers' behavior by emphasizing personal, internal factors.


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WISC-IV

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition; a standardized test designed to measure the intellectual ability of children between the ages of 6 and 16.

Intelligence

Relates to the capacity for learning, understanding, problem-solving, and adapting to new situations.

Developmentally Disabled Adults

Individuals over the age of 18 who experience significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, impacting their daily life and activities.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing behaviors and attitudes.

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