Personal Traits Can Account for Violent Behavior

question 61

Multiple Choice

Personal traits can account for violent behavior. Psychologist Dorothy Ottnow Lewis found that murderous youths often suffer signs of ___________.

• A) genetic impairments
• B) intellectual dysfunction
• C) neurological impairments
• D) personality disorders

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Definitions:

Stress Response

The body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response, which can involve physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.

Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a highly traumatic event, characterized by persistent distress and anxiety.

Psychophysical Disorder

Health problems that involve both psychological and physical aspects, often indicating a mental condition manifesting as physical symptoms.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest and digest" activities, counterbalancing the sympathetic nervous system's "fight or flight" responses.