Many people favor stronger gun control as a method of reducing murder rates. Others argue that criminals will get guns despite stronger laws restricting them. Assume those seeking gun control recognize this argument but they still push for gun control. They most likely believe that
A)people are rational but are subject to the self control pitfall in moments of high passion.
B)murders are usually premeditated rational acts based on cost-benefit analysis.
C)criminals fall prey to the Weber-Fechner law.
D)the sophomore jinx does not apply to murderers.

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Those seeking gun control likely recognize that individuals may act impulsively in high-emotion situations and therefore believe that limiting access to guns in those moments could reduce the likelihood of a tragic outcome. This stance assumes that individuals are rational but may fall prey to self-control pitfalls in extreme situations.

Many People Favor Stronger Gun Control as a Method of Reducing