Anger Management Flashcards
1
Q
how is CBT used?
A
- Novaco (75) cognitive factors trigger arousal (aggression)
- person taught to recognise loss of control
- then encourage conflict resolution without violence
2
Q
what is stage 1 - cognitive preparation?
A
- identify triggers of anger
- therapist convinces them its irrational
3
Q
what is stage 2 - skill acquisition?
A
- learn behavioural techniques:
cognitive = positive self talk
psychological = methods of relaxation
behavioural = better communication
4
Q
what is stage 3 - application practice?
A
- practice skills learned with role play
- success met with positive reinforcement
5
Q
+ research evidence of anger management
A
- Keen (00) study progress of 1721 young offenders (in 92 and 95)
- there were some issues of offender not taking course seriously and forgetting things like the diary they’re supposed to keep
- generally positive results like increased awareness of anger
6
Q
+ electic/ complex approach
A
- electric approach as it uses social, behavioural and psychological methods
- acknowledges offending is complex so has different elements to address it
7
Q
+ tackles cause of behaviour
A
- treats people by tackling cause of offending, rather than just preventing behaviour 9like with behaviour modification)
- often means less recidivism
8
Q
- doesn’t work in long term
A
- doesn’t work long term as role play is artificial
- Blackburn (93) improves behaviour in prison but not real world
