A researcher is interested in understanding how people like Kimveer Gill (the man who shot 19 people at Dawson College in Quebec) could commit murderous outbursts. In order to study these extremely rare individuals, a psychologist would most likely conduct:
A) a longitudinal study
B) a cross-sectional study
C) an experiment
D) a case study

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In order to study an extremely rare individual like Kimveer Gill, a psychologist would most likely conduct a case study. This involves collecting detailed information about the individual's history, background, and behavior in order to understand the factors that may have contributed to their actions. Longitudinal and cross-sectional studies are typically used to examine patterns of behavior or changes in behavior across larger groups of people. An experiment involves manipulating variables in a controlled setting to test a hypothesis, which is not possible or ethical to do with an individual who has already committed a violent act.

A Researcher Is Interested in Understanding How People Like Kimveer