Which of the Following Factors Can Lower the Accuracy of Predictions

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors can lower the accuracy of predictions of violence?

• A)if a clinician has to predict violence in a group that rarely displays it
• B)assessing a patient in a hospital (this can be problematic for what one sees in a hospital can be different from what one would see after release)
• C)assessing for long-term risk
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Violent Protests

Public demonstrations that involve aggressive behaviors, including harm to people or property, to express opposition against policies or actions.

Socially Unstable Protest

Demonstrations or movements that arise in contexts of social instability, often reflecting widespread discontent or demands for change.

Collectivization

The process of transforming private assets or properties into collective ownership, typically under governmental or communal control, often associated with agricultural reforms in socialist contexts.

Collective Action

Activities undertaken by a group of people with the aim of achieving a common goal, often requiring coordination and cooperation among participants.