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Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Ambivalence can be defined as a feeling or attitude that is both positive and negative at the same time. (2) For instance, a young woman might feel ambivalent about motherhood. (3) She may want to have a child yet fear that motherhood will use up energy she would like to spend on her career. (4) Or a Michigan man who is offered a slightly higher salary in Arizona might be ambivalent about moving. (5) He and his family don't want to leave their friends, their schools, and a city they love. (6) On the other hand, they are tempted by a larger income and by Arizona's warm climate and clean air. (7) Finally, two people may have ambivalent feelings about each other, loving and disliking each other at the same time. (8) It hurts to be together, and it hurts to be apart; neither situation makes them happy. (9) As these examples show, the double tug of ambivalence can complicate decision making.
How many examples does the writer use to develop the topic sentence?

Understand the dynamics and common motivations behind various forms of murder, including serial killings, mass murders, and hate-motivated killings.

Recognize the role of mental illness in violent crimes, particularly in the context of mass shootings and serial killings.

Comprehend the impact of socio-economic factors on murder rates and the nature of homicides.

Analyze the controversial role of the death penalty in deterring murder.

Definitions:

Legalistic Authority

A form of authority based on a system of rules and norms that are considered legal and binding for those subject to them.

Hostility Toward Inmates

Negative attitudes and behaviors directed at individuals incarcerated in prison facilities.

Prison Officers

Individuals responsible for the supervision, safety, and security of prisoners in a jail or prison.

Prison Officer Attitudes

The beliefs, perspectives, and behaviors exhibited by individuals working as prison guards or officers, influencing their interactions with inmates and execution of duties.