Which of the following factors most accurately forecast aggressive and violent behavior?

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Engaging in antisocial actionsPast experiences with mental health disordersHaving relatives with criminal recordsBoth antisocial behavior and family criminalityNone of the above

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Aggression and violent behavior are most reliably anticipated by the presence of antisocial behavior combined with a family history of criminality. While mental illness alone is less predictive, the combination of antisocial tendencies and familial criminal background provides a stronger indication.

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Which of the following factors most accurately forecast aggressive and violent behavior?

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