One predictor of whether someone will engage in violent behavior is

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Growing up in a violent neighborhood has been shown in numerous studies to increase the likelihood of engaging in violent behavior. This is likely due to exposure to violence and a normalization of violent behavior as a means of resolving conflicts. Low self-esteem and low socio-economic status have also been linked to violent behavior, but not as consistently as growing up in a violent neighborhood. Responses on the Rorschach Inkblots have not been found to be a reliable predictor of violent behavior.

One Predictor of Whether Someone Will Engage in Violent Behavior