The very normality of many rapists on psychological instruments suggests that __________ factors play an important causal role.

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The use of the term "normality" suggests that the rapists in question do not exhibit any obvious psychopathology, and thus socialization factors such as how they were raised and cultural norms may have influenced their behavior. Biological factors, such as abnormalities in brain structure, would likely show up on psychological instruments. Situational factors, such as being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, may explain some instances of rape, but would not account for the normality of many rapists on psychological instruments.

The Very Normality of Many Rapists on Psychological Instruments Suggests