Which of the Following Statements About School Shooters Is True

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about school shooters is true?

• A)about 50 percent of all reported school shooters are minority group members
• B)in most cases, there was no action (e.g., no notes or threats) indicating risk of violence prior to the school shootings
• C)most school shooters have a significant, underlying mental disorder
• D)school shooters typically develop a plan of attach well in advance

Comprehend the implications of brain region functions on emotions, decision-making, and social behavior.

Recognize historical perspectives on brain function and personality.

Identify the role of the brain in emotional regulation and response to stimuli.

Understand the concept and legal implications of defamation and how it applies to written and verbal statements.

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Definitions:

Straightforward Manipulation

The process of altering an independent variable in a simple and clear manner to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

External Validity

The degree to which the results of an experiment may be generalized.

Strong Manipulation

The application of a significant change or intervention in an experiment, aiming to produce a noticeable effect on the dependent variable.

Internal Validity

The certainty with which results of an experiment can be attributed to the manipulation of the independent variable rather than to some other, confounding variable.