Select the Statement That Has Historically Been TRUE of Psychologists

question 22

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that has historically been TRUE of psychologists' ability to accurately predict violence in a given patient.

• A) It has never been possible to accurately predict violence.
• B) Psychological experts in this area have an accuracy rate of approximately 75%.
• C) Psychiatrists, not psychologists, are asked to make this evaluation.
• D) It was little better than chance.

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