You Have Been Asked to Predict Which of Several People--Some

question 19

Multiple Choice

You have been asked to predict which of several people--some mental patients and some not--are most likely to commit future acts of violence. To make your predictions as accurate as possible, which is the most important type of information for you to know?

• A) Which of these people have committed violent acts in the past?
• B) Which are the mental patients and which are not?
• C) What answers did each person give on the Rorschach Inkblot Test?
• D) What is each person's personality profile based on the MMPI?

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Definitions:

Preference Consistency Effect

A phenomenon where individuals show a tendency to remain consistent with their previously stated preferences and choices over time.

Social Threat

Social threat refers to the perceived or real risk of harm to one's social status, acceptance within a group, or personal relationships.

Physical Threat

Any potential cause of physical harm or damage to an individual's bodily integrity, security, or health.

Monetary Threat

refers to the risk of financial loss or damage, which can impact individuals, businesses, or economies.