After years of life as a happy father and devoted husband, former bank robber Stephen Reid robbed a bank and shot at a police officer. Which is the best social psychological explanation for this puzzling change?

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This answer reflects the idea that our actions are influenced by both our individual traits/dispositions and the social situations we find ourselves in. It is possible that some unknown situational factors (such as financial stress or peer influence) may have led Reid to make the decision to rob the bank and engage in violent behavior. Option A is not supported by available information about Reid's life prior to the robbery. Option B oversimplifies the complex interplay of psychological factors that can influence behavior. Option D is unrelated to the scenario.

After Years of Life as a Happy Father and Devoted