ABFM Risk Assessment & Mitigation 2

Question 1

Which actuarial tool is specifically designed to assess sexual recidivism risk in adult males?

Accepted Answer

STATIC-99R

Answer

The STATIC-99R is an actuarial instrument validated for estimating sexual recidivism risk in adult males based on static historical factors.

Question 2

In forensic risk assessment, 'dynamic risk factors' differ from static factors because they:

Accepted Answer

Can change over time and with intervention

Answer

Dynamic risk factors are modifiable variables such as substance use or antisocial attitudes that can be altered through treatment and intervention.

Question 3

A forensic evaluator using Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ) differs from pure actuarial assessment in that SPJ:

Accepted Answer

Integrates clinical judgment with research-based risk factors

Answer

SPJ instruments like the HCR-20 guide evaluators to consider specific empirically supported risk factors while allowing clinical judgment to determine final risk level.

Question 4

Which of the following is a recognized protective factor that may mitigate violence risk?

Accepted Answer

Strong prosocial support network

Answer

A strong prosocial support network is a protective factor that can buffer against violence risk by providing stability and accountability.

Question 5

The 'base rate' is critical in forensic risk assessment because it represents:

Accepted Answer

The frequency of an outcome in a relevant reference group

Answer

Base rates describe how often a behavior (e.g., violence) occurs in a specified population, which is essential for interpreting an individual's risk level.

(ABFM) American Board of Forensic Medicine Certification Practice Test

(ABFM) American Board of Forensic Medicine Certification Practice Test

ABFM Risk Assessment & Mitigation 2