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soccerdreamer_17 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

College administrators suspended Lee Loughner after they became concerned about Loughner's potential to commit dangerous behaviors. Why didn't authorities arrest him?

a. Loughner's therapist did not feel he posed a danger to others.
b. None of the local mental health facilities had space to house him.
c. Loughner did not make any overt threats against anyone.
d. Loughner's behavior was not considered odd in comparison to his peer group.

Question 2

Which statement regarding the prediction of abnormal behavior is accurate?

a. People with deteriorating mental conditions can appear normal.
b. Psychologists are not interested in predicting clients' future behavior.
c. Prediction is unrelated to understanding the cause of abnormality.
d. Psychologists tend to underpredict future violence.