Which of the following statements is not a problem with prediction instruments when implementing selective incapacitation at the time of sentencing? A) the instrument would have to out-predict the judge B) the instrument can only include certain factors or predictors C) the instrument would have to guide sentencing decisions D) the instrument is likely to rely on static factors

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Selective incapacitation aims to identify individuals who are likely to commit crimes in the future and incapacitate them to prevent such crimes. The problem is not that the instrument would have to guide sentencing decisions; in fact, guiding sentencing decisions is precisely what such an instrument would be designed to do. The other options (A, B, and D) highlight actual concerns with prediction instruments, such as the need to outperform judges' predictions, limitations in the factors they can consider, and reliance on static factors that may not accurately predict future behavior.

Which of the Following Statements Is not a Problem with Prediction