Anger management

Question 1

what is anger management ?

Answer 1

• a therapeutic programme offerred in prisons to identify triggers and allow offenders to deal with the situation in a positive and calm manner

Question 2

Who developed anger management mechanisms ?

Answer 2

Raymond Novaco

Question 3

what do cognitive factors trigger ?

Answer 3

• the emotional arousal which generally precedes aggressive acts

Question 4

what is becoming angry reinforced by ?

Answer 4

• reinforced by an individuals feeling of control within that situation

Question 5

what is anger management a form of ?

Answer 5

• CBT
• offenders recognise triggers and implement cognitive technique’s that deal peacefully with the situation whilst avoiding anger

Question 6

what does Blackburn state about anger management ?

Answer 6

• there is little evidence that anger management reduces recidivism in the long term
• this is mainly because the application stage is based on role play which does not cover all the possible situations which a trigger can arise in real life
• the controlled role play scenarios are very different to events in real life

Question 7

keen
- what was developed in england and wales in reference to anger management ?

Answer 7

• the national anger management package
• with offenders aged 17-21

Question 8

Keen
- what were the original issues with the package ?

Answer 8

• there were initial issues with offenders not taking the course seriously and forgetting their routines

Question 9

Keen
- was the programme considered to be a success ?

Answer 9

• yes
• offenders reported high levels of self-control and increased awareness after the course

Question 10

what are the 3 stages of anger management ?

Answer 10

• cognitive preparation
• skill acquisition
• application practice

Question 11

cognitive preparation

Answer 11

• the offender reflects on their past experience of anger and triggers
• the therapist will aim to identify if their response is irrational and aim to break an irrational automatic response in the future

Question 12

skill acquisition

Answer 12

• offenders are introduced to a range of technique’s and skills t help them deal with the triggers more effectively

Question 13

skill acquisition
what is a cognitive skill ?

Answer 13

positive self talk

Question 14

skill acquisition
what is a behavioural skill ?

Answer 14

• assertivenes
• training to help them communicate more effectively

Question 15

skill acquisition
what is a psychological skill ?

Answer 15

• methods of relaxation of meditation

Question 16

application practice ?

Answer 16

• offenders are given the opportunity to practice their skills within a monitored environment using role play
• successful response would be met with positive reinforcement from the therapist