The Causes of Violence as Described in the Book Include

question 40

Multiple Choice

The causes of violence as described in the book include all of the following except:

• A)desensitization.
• B)guns.
• C)family cohesiveness.
• D)drugs and alcohol.

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Definitions:

Anterior Cingulate

A part of the brain involved in a wide range of functions, including emotion, decision-making, and impulse control.

Cognitive Theorists

Psychologists or researchers who study how mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning influence behavior.

Ruminative Response

A pattern of behavior where an individual persistently focuses on the symptoms of their distress, and on its possible causes and consequences, instead of solutions.

Psychomotor Retardation

A slowing of thought and a reduction of physical movements in an individual, which can be a feature of major depressive disorder.