Anger Management Evaluate

Question 0

Describe Rice (1997) as refuting evidence

Answer 0

Found that psychopaths given AM treatment were more likely to offend afterwards because the skills they acquired raised their self esteem and allowed them to manipulate other more effectively

Question 1

Describe Dowden 1999 as supporting evidence

Answer 1

Showed reduces recidivism after anger management in high risk offenders

Question 2

Effectiveness?

Answer 2

Offenders can take part voluntarily which increases the programmed effectiveness as offenders who take part voluntarily are usually more committed.

Question 3

Recidivism?

Answer 3

Relatively low because the techniques which are taught can be used outside of the prison system and the treatment is gradually reduced over time

Question 4

Reductionist?

Answer 4

Can be considered reductionist as only focuses on cognitive and behavioural aspects and not biological factors like warrior gene or high testosterone.

Question 5

Describe Ireland (2000) as supporting evidence

Answer 5

It compared 50 young offenders on a AM programmes with 37 on a waiting list for AM. 92% of the group showed some drop in aggression with 48% showing a major drop