Compare and contrast static and dynamic factors for their contributions to risk prediction.

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The Answer is Answers will vary based on how students feel factors contribute to prediction but should mention some of the following from the text: Static factors: are also called historical factors; do not change, they are part of offender's history; are used because past behaviour is one of strongest predictors of future behaviours; include past violent behaviour, age at first arrest, abuse of alcohol and drugs, escapes, mental health diagnoses including psychopathy or antisocial traits-factors that are objective and relatively easy to measure. Dynamic factors: change over time; often reflect current moods, attitudes, or life situations such as suicidal thoughts, impulsivity, anger, and being unresponsive to treatment; allow clinicians to revise risk predictions based on new information about potential triggers to dangerous behaviour.

Compare and Contrast Static and Dynamic Factors for Their Contributions