An idiographic, qualitative approach to the prediction of violent behavior is based on _____ conducted by a clinician. Studies find this approach _____ when compared to actuarial methods of prediction.

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An idiographic, qualitative approach, which focuses on detailed and comprehensive analysis of an individual case, is generally found to be inferior in predicting violent behavior when compared to actuarial methods. Actuarial methods use statistical techniques to analyze data from large groups of people, providing more reliable and generalizable predictions.

An Idiographic, Qualitative Approach to the Prediction of Violent Behavior