The most effective method of predicting that a mental patient will commit an act of violence is by:
Correct answer: D. There is no effective method
- A. psychological tests
- B. psychiatric interviews
- C. psychological interviews
- D. There is no effective method
Explanation
No psychological test or interview can predict an individual act of violence with dependable accuracy, although structured risk assessments can estimate risk. Thus, the broad claim that there is no effective method is the best option.
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