Predictions of dangerousness based on clinical judgments of psychologists and psychiatrists ______.

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Predictions of dangerousness based solely on clinical judgments of psychologists and psychiatrists are more accurate than chance alone, but less accurate than predictions based on evidence of past violent behavior. Research has shown that relying solely on clinical judgments can lead to false positives and false negatives.

Predictions of Dangerousness Based on Clinical Judgments of Psychologists and Psychiatrists