In the Aftermath of the 2006 Dawson College Shooting in Montreal

question 78

Multiple Choice

In the aftermath of the 2006 Dawson College shooting in Montreal, many people tried to find reasons for the behaviour of the young men, wondering about his upbringing. The reasoning followed the entrenched belief that:

• A) the boys were caught up in the Western fascination with firearms and this tragedy could have been avoided by better gun-control legislation.
• B) parental child-rearing practices are the strongest influence on children's personality development.
• C) genes are the strongest influence on personality, and so these two boys were destined to commit murderous acts of violence.
• D) Western adolescents are becoming violent due to their exposure to violent video games and television shows.

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Definitions:

Gilligan's Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Carol Gilligan that emphasizes the differences in moral reasoning between men and women, focusing primarily on care and relationships as opposed to justice.

Personal Relationships

Interpersonal affiliations or connections between individuals, shaped by emotional, social, and sometimes professional factors.

Moral Development

The process by which individuals acquire and evolve their moral reasoning and ethical behavior over time.

Moral Issues

Problems or situations that involve a decision about what is right and wrong, ethical and unethical.