In predicting violent acts,a ______________ is an incorrect prediction in which a person is predicted to be violent but does not act violently.
A)false positive
B)base rate
C)true positive
D)false negative
E)true negative

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A false positive is a type of error in which the test or prediction indicates the presence of a condition or attribute that is absent. In this case, the prediction is that a person will act violently, but they do not. This is a false positive, as the prediction was incorrect.

In Predicting Violent Acts,a ______________ Is an Incorrect Prediction in Which