Which Statement Is True About the Prediction of Dangerousness by Mental

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the prediction of dangerousness by mental health professionals?

• A) Psychological assessment allows clinician to be very accurate in their predictions of dangerousness.
• B) They tend to underpredict dangerousness.
• C) They err on the side of caution in predicting dangerousness.
• D) They tend to not label individuals as dangerous when they actually are dangerous.

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