Which of the following is the best predictor of potential violence?
A)command hallucinations
B)social and personal stress events
C)head injury or organic brain disease
D)history of violent behaviour
E)schizophrenia

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A history of violent behavior is the best predictor of potential violence. People who have a history of violent behavior are more likely to be violent in the future than those who do not. Other factors such as command hallucinations, social/personal stress events, head injury or organic brain disease, and schizophrenia may increase the risk of violence, but they are not as strong predictors as a history of violent behavior.

Which of the Following Is the Best Predictor of Potential