Which phrase best captures how well mental health professionals do in predicting the occurrence of
dangerous acts?
A) poorly, especially with people who are actively schizophrenic or delusional
B) rather well, as long as the patient provides honest information
C) exceedingly well, especially if the person has a diagnosed mental condition
D) not as well as we would like
Question 2
Although the majority of currently disordered persons show no tendency toward violence, an increased
risk of violence is likely among those who
A) currently experience psychotic symptoms.
B) have just experienced a natural or man-made form of disaster.
C) have been extremely emotionally rigid in the past.
D) are religiously preoccupied.
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