Which of the Following Is a Factor Cited to Account

question 154

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor cited to account for the inability of professionals to predict dangerousness?

• A) Recognizing violent tendencies after a violent incident is easier than predicting it beforehand.
• B) Violent acts like murder and assault are so common that it is difficult to sort out who will and who won't commit such acts.
• C) There is consistency among experts for defining the criteria for violent or dangerous behavior.
• D) Generalized perceptions of violent tendencies often predict specific acts of violence.

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