In forensic psychology, a method of predicting dangerousness that involves a statistical prediction based on objective variables, with little to no subjective data, is the _____ prediction method.
A. clinical
B. historical
C. actuarial
D. individual
C. actuarial
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Regarding diets, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Restaurant foods in the United States are lower in fat and calories than meals made at home. b. Food portions at restaurants in the United States are 25 percent larger, or more, than they are in France. c. Far fewer people are obese in France because they eat less and take longer to eat a meal. d. In general, sweetness, high fat content, and variety tend to encourage overeating.
Regarding persuasion, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Persuasion can occur during personal discussions with friends. b. The success or failure of persuasion can be understood by considering the three factors of conformity, compliance, and coercion. c. Persuasion involves any deliberate attempt to change attitudes or beliefs with information or arguments. d. Attitude change can occur in response to external persuasion as well as the internal process of cognitive dissonance.
Studies on intelligence show that intellectual abilities follow distinct and predictable paths of development, regardless of life experience
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
According to research, which of the following has the highest chance of developing schizophrenia?
a) someone who has a schizophrenic brother or sister b) someone who has a schizophrenic mother c) someone who has a schizophrenic father d) someone who has a schizophrenic twin