Which of the following hypotheses was proposed to help explain the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School?
A) The killers frequently played violent video games.
B) The killers felt rejected by the more popular students at school.
C) The killers were high in power and therefore had reduced inhibitions.
D) Both a and b are correct.

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Both options A and B have been proposed as hypotheses to explain the Columbine High School massacre. Some argue that the killers, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, were influenced by violent video games, while others suggest they were motivated by feelings of rejection from their peers.

Which of the Following Hypotheses Was Proposed to Help Explain