The individual who should be assessed as being at greatest risk for demonstrating violent behavior is
a. A, who has a history of spousal abuse.
b. B, who is severely agoraphobic.
c. C, who verbalizes hopelessness and powerlessness.
d. D, who demonstrates bizarre somatic delusions.
A
A history of prior aggression or violence is the best predictor of who may become violent. Option B:
Clients with anxiety disorders are not particularly prone to violence unless panic occurs. Option C:
Clients experiencing hopelessness and powerlessness may have coexisting anger, but violence is not
often demonstrated. Option D: Clients with paranoid delusions are at greater risk for violence than
those with bizarre somatic delusions.
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