_____ Prediction Is a Method That Requires That Relevant Risk

question 15

Multiple Choice

_____ prediction is a method that requires that relevant risk factors be statistically evaluated to calculate the probability of future violence.

• A) Clinical
• B) Idiographic
• C) Actuarial
• D) Chronological

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

A stimulus or event that increases the probability of the repeated occurrence of a behavior that it follows, often used in the context of operant conditioning.

Primary Reinforcer

A naturally reinforcing stimulus, like food or water, that satisfies a basic biological need.

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in maintaining behavior.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior modification.