If a Psychologist Is Asked to Predict Whether a Given

question 76

Multiple Choice

If a psychologist is asked to predict whether a given person will be dangerous in the future, what kind of information is most useful in making the prediction?

• A) comparison of the person's EEG pattern to the EEGs of violent criminals.
• B) the results of personality tests such as the Rorschach Inkblot.
• C) genetic information and a description of their environment.
• D) impressions gained through extensive personal interviews with the person.

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