Which of the Following Is a Reason That Violence Cannot

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason that violence cannot be predicted accurately?

• A) Violence is common.
• B) Psychologists are uniquely qualified to assess risk.
• C)C linical predictions of violence are inherently biased .
• D) We have failed to identify any of the factors that lead to violence.

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Definitions:

Trauma

Emotional and psychological response to an extremely negative event or series of events that can have long-lasting harmful effects on an individual’s mental health.

Dissociative Disorders

Mental disorders that involve experiencing a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity.

Repression

A defense mechanism whereby the ego prevents unacceptable impulses from reaching consciousness.

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

A process aimed at preventing post-traumatic stress disorder among individuals exposed to traumatic events, involving immediate emotional support and psychological counseling.