Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Actuarial

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the actuarial approach?

• A) Those who endorse it would not rely on intuition in making a decision.
• B) Those who endorse it argue that there is no substitute for the clinician's experience and personal judgment in coming to decisions.
• C) Those who endorse it argue that a more objective standard is needed.
• D) It tends to be more efficient in terms of making predictions in a variety of situations.
• E) Those who endorse it rely on statistical procedures and formal rules in evaluating data.

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