As presented in class, studies of homicidal fantasies and actual homicides suggests that:
A. people are most often killed by strangers
B. homicides are often triggered by something "trivial" that escalates as each party strives to "save face"
C. most killings occur as acts of self-defense when the victim attempts to rob them
D. none of the above are true
Answer: B. homicides are often triggered by something "trivial" that escalates as each party strives to "save face"
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