Which Boy Is Most Likely to Commit an Act of Lethal

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which boy is most likely to commit an act of lethal violence?

• A) Mitchell, who has mental health problems
• B) Miguel, who has easy access to guns
• C) Martin, who has recently dropped out of school
• D) Researchers have not identified a reliable mechanism for identifying which students will commit a lethal crime.

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