Which statement is true about the prediction of dangerousness by mental health

professionals?

a. Psychological assessment allows clinician to be very accurate in their predictions of dangerousness.
b. They tend to underpredict dangerousness.
c. They err on the side of caution in predicting dangerousness.
d. They tend to not label individuals as dangerous when they actually are dangerous.


C

Psychology

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