A researcher chooses to study a serial arsonist who is allegedly responsible for setting hundreds of house fires. This case study is best described as:

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This case study is best described as an extreme case study because the behavior being studied is at the far end of the spectrum in terms of severity and impact. The serial arsonist's actions are rare and defy typical behavior, making it an extreme case.

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