According to the analysis presented by the authors at the end of Chapter 12 (Aggression), the most effective way to try and reduce the likelihood of future school shootings is to

a. reduce the amount of violence teenagers view on television.
b. reduce students' access to guns.
c. change the exclusionary, cliquish atmosphere of most high schools.
d. increase the penalties for any aggressive behavior.


Answer: C

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