Which Statement BEST Describes the Relationship Between Violent Behavior and Severe

question 208

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between violent behavior and severe mental disorder?

• A) People with severe mental disorders are much less likely to commit violent acts than those without mental disorders.
• B) There is no difference between those with and those without severe mental disorders in the rate of violent acts.
• C) People with severe mental disorders are much more likely to commit violent acts than those without mental disorders.
• D) People with severe mental disorders are somewhat more likely to commit violent acts than those without mental disorders.

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