23 psychologists were questioned about their belief in the accuracy of predictions of dangerousness and the ethics of such predictions based on hypothetical questions. Psychologists apparently believe predictions can be made but do not believe that such predictions can be made on limited facts. Predictions made on limited facts presented as hypothetical questions were seen as unethical.
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