In Predicting Dangerousness, Which of the Following Would Be Most

question 155

Multiple Choice

In predicting dangerousness, which of the following would be most at risk of committing an aggressive act?

• A)Sarah, who is angered at her husband, owns a gun, but has never used it
• B)Evan, who has been aggressive in the past but, has adopted a pacifist approach to conflicts over the past five years
• C)Iris, who was incarcerated for armed robbery and who, despite being released from prison, had numerous fights with other inmates
• D)Alan, who has been working at a stressful job, but manages it by exercise and hunting.

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Definitions:

Lacks Empathy

Describes an individual's difficulty or inability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Egocentric

The tendency to view everything in relation to oneself and to consider one's own perspectives and interests as being the most important.

Psychotic

Relating to psychosis, a mental state characterized by a disconnection from reality, which may include hallucinations and delusions.

Disordered Thoughts

A condition often reflected as fragmented or disconnected thoughts, typically associated with mental health disorders.