Which of the Following Is a FALSE Statement in Regard

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a FALSE statement in regard to prediction of dangerousness?

• A) Mental health professionals can predict with certainty if a particular person will become violent.
• B) Generally speaking, people with a previous history of violence are more likely to be dangerous than individuals without a past history of violence.
• C) Generally speaking, substance abusers are more likely to be violent than those individuals without a history of drug or alcohol dependence.
• D) Research suggests that mental health professionals are better at determining relative risk than determining dangerousness on a case-by-case basis.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Emotions

Core emotional experiences that are universally recognized, such as happiness, sadness, fear, and anger, among others.

Jealousy

A complex emotion that often involves feelings of insecurity, fear, and concern over a relative lack of possessions or safety, particularly in personal relationships.

Social Emotions

Emotions that cannot be understood or defined without reference to the social world; emotions that (1) involve an awareness of oneself in the social context, (2) emerge out of interaction with at least one other actor, and (3) are often experienced in reference to some kind of societal standard.

Societal Standard

Norms and expectations established by society that guide the behavior of its members, often reflecting shared values or beliefs.