Which of the following is true regarding the prediction of dangerousness?

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Psychological evaluations for the purpose of predicting dangerousness are frequently requested by the criminal justice system. While it is true that violent acts tend to be underpredicted and the ability of laypersons to predict dangerousness is poor, the ability of psychologists to predict dangerousness is also not as strong as previously thought. However, psychological evaluations for the purpose of predicting dangerousness are still frequently requested by the criminal justice system.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Prediction of Dangerousness