Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding prediction of dangerousness?

A. Mental health professionals can predict with high 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. Mental health professionals can identify groups of people who are at greater risk than the general population for being violent..


Answer: A

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