Which of the Following Is a FALSE Statement with Regard

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a FALSE statement with regard to the prediction of dangerousness?

• A)Mental health professionals can predict with certainty if a particular person will become violent.
• B)Generally speaking, people with a previous history of violence are more likely to be dangerous than individuals without a past history of violence.
• C)Generally speaking, substance abusers are more likely to be violent than those individuals without a history of drug or alcohol dependence.
• D)Research suggests that mental health professionals are better at determining dangerousness over the short term than the long term.

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Definitions:

Motivation Theories

Frameworks and concepts that seek to understand what drives individuals to initiate, direct, and sustain behaviors and actions to achieve personal or organizational goals.

Written Reprimand

A formal written notice to an employee indicating a violation of policies or standards and typically documenting disciplinary action.

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological concept where the likelihood of a behavior increases because an unpleasant stimulus is removed or avoided following the behavior.

Punishment

A method of correcting or disciplining an individual through the imposition of unpleasant or adverse consequences for undesired behavior.