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A Study on the Reporting of Juvenile Homicide Cases in Chicago

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A study on the reporting of juvenile homicide cases in Chicago newspapers found that news articles do a good job of covering youth crime but also tend to focus on atypical cases.


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Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion processing, fear responses, and the formation of emotional memories.

Emotion

A complex psychological state involving an individual's subjective experience, physiological response, and behavioral or expressive response.

Fear

An emotional response to a perceived threat, which prepares the body for fight or flight.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and other symptoms following a traumatic event.

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