JOURNAL ARTICLE

Reports Outline Violent Behavior Study Results from University of Memphis (Towards a Functional Account of Mass-shooting: Prediction and Influence of Violent Behavior).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 628 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses a study from the University of Memphis that explores violent behavior, specifically focusing on mass shootings and the subset of fame-seeking shooters. The research critiques current profiling methods, arguing they do not effectively influence shooter behavior or provide a complete understanding of mass shootings. It proposes that behavior analysis can enhance existing research by identifying behavior patterns and contextual events associated with mass shootings, and suggests interventions to disrupt these behaviors. The study aims to improve prediction and influence of violent behavior through a functional analysis approach. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/12, p628
  • Document Type:Abstract
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:190342898
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