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Understanding and Preventing Violence, Volume 2 Biobehavioral Influences (1994) / Chapter Skim
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... Since violent behavior is a relatively Tow-frequency act, and since it is likely to occur in circumstances where direct observation is unlikely, any conclusions we may draw from our review of research in human violence are based on second- or third-hand reports of behavior of varying (or unknown degrees of reliability and validity. Most likely, these criticisms lose their force in the case of documented repeat offenders in the criminal justice system.
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  • violent behavior
  • psychiatric disorders


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