According to Research Based on a Small Sample of Cases

question 61

Multiple Choice

According to research based on a small sample of cases, which of the following is among the few common characteristics that have been cited to be generally present in the backgrounds of the boys responsible for school killings?

• A)They are often experiencing difficulty in coping with significant loss.
• B)They tend to lack experience with guns and are often socially isolated.
• C)They are smooth talkers, socially amiable, and often popular for their wit.
• D)They act out without any premeditation.

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Genetic Makeup

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