Which of the Following Is a Better Predictor of Violence

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a better predictor of violence than simply having a psychological disorder?

• A) the use of alcohol or drugs
• B) having a history of previous violence
• C) gun availability
• D) all of these factors

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Definitions:

Self-Concept

An individual's perception and evaluation of themselves, including beliefs about one's abilities, appearance, and personality.

Unconscious Conflicts

Internal struggles that occur within the unconscious mind, often stemming from repressed desires or unmet needs, which can impact behavior and emotional well-being.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; in a physical context, it often refers to the opposition encountered when an object or substance moves through another, or in psychology, the opposition to change or new ideas.

Transference

The process by which emotions originally associated with one person are unconsciously redirected to another, especially in psychotherapy.