Anger Management

Question 1

Cognitive factors

Answer 1

triggers emotional arousal before aggressive acts when situation perceived to be threatening so reinforces feeling of control

anger management is a form of CBT

Question 2

Stages

Answer 2

1) cognitive preparation
2) skill acquisition
3) practice

Question 3

Cognitive preparation

Answer 3

identify triggers and make aware of irrational cognitions

Question 4

Skill acquisition

Answer 4

learn techniques to deal with triggers
- cognitive = promote calmness
- behavioural = communication skill
- physiological = relaxation skills

Question 5

Practice

Answer 5

Role play with therapist then real life

Question 6

AO3 + research support

Answer 6

KEEN
- young offenders aged 17-21
- 2 months, 8 x 2 hours sessions
- self report = high self awareness of own triggers

Question 7

AO3 + long benefits

Answer 7

Tackles causes
- give offender new insight into cause and managing techniques

Question 8

AO3 - not long term

Answer 8

Helps in short term but may not help cope in real world situations so may not reduce reoffending

Question 9

AO3 - expensive

Answer 9

• require highly trained specialists
• many prisons don’t have resources to implement
• takes time and commitment