Lucas is a 13-year-old boy who tortures animals, picks fights with smaller boys, underachieves in school, and talks about committing suicide. His behavior problems suggest that he may have been __________.

A. adopted
B. physically abused or neglected
C. a victim of Fragile X syndrome
D. brain damaged either before or during birth

Answer: B

Psychology

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