Charles Whitman was a mass murderer with no previous history of violence. After Whitman committed several murders and suicide, an autopsy revealed that he had a malignant tumour in an area of the brain associated with aggression. Psychologists who cite this fact in an attempt to explain his aggressive acts are focused on which level of analysis?
A)Psychological
B)Environmental
C)Biological
D)Structural
E)Sociocultural

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The psychologists are focusing on the biological level of analysis because they are considering the physical aspects of the brain, specifically a tumor, as a potential explanation for Whitman's aggressive behavior.

Charles Whitman Was a Mass Murderer with No Previous History