In regard to risk assessment, both the ethical code of the APA and the Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology state that psychologists should ______.
A) not use risk assessment instruments to evaluate sex offenders
B) use only validated risk assessment instruments to evaluate sex offenders
C) not participate in death penalty sentencing of sex offenders
D) use only clinical data when communicating their findings

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Both the APA ethical code and Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology state that psychologists should use validated risk assessment instruments to evaluate individuals, including sex offenders. The guidelines do not prohibit the use of these instruments specifically for sex offenders. However, the guidelines do state that psychologists should not participate in death penalty sentencing. Additionally, while clinical data should be considered, other sources of information may also be relevant and important to consider in the assessment.

In Regard to Risk Assessment, Both the Ethical Code of the APA