Human Beings Are Capable of Ghastly Acts of Cruelty but Also

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Essay

Human beings are capable of ghastly acts of cruelty but also of nobility, heroism, and courageous opposition to violence. The struggle to understand violence is among the most important goals facing humanity in general and psychology in particular. Researchers are fairly certain that the combination of genetics and environment plays a role in predicting violence. Seven other factors that are associated with greater risk for violent behavior are presented in your text. List four of these seven risk factors.

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