Behaviour modification - AO3

Question 1

What is a PECS for behavioural modification?

strength

Answer 1

• Strength = research evidence
• E: Hobbs and Holt introduced TES in three groups, found significant difference in positive behaviour compared to a control group
• C: Bassett and Blanchard found benefits were lost upon release, likely due to a lack of training or high staff turnover
• S: Behaviour modification schemes may only reduce recidivism with full and consistent staff participation

Question 2

What is a stength of behavioural modification?

Answer 2

• P: Strength = easier to implement than other methods
• E: No need for a specialist to be involved as with anger management
• E: TES can be desinged and implemented by anyone, it is cost effective and relatively easy to follow once set up
• L: Suggests behaviour modification techniques useful in potentially recidivism

Question 3

What is a limitation of behavioural modification?

Answer 3

• P: May not affect long term behaviour
• E: Blackburn: desirable behaviours may become extinguished if they are not continually reinforced
• E: Cognitive treatments like anger manangement more likely to result in permenant chnage in behaviour
• L: So behaviour modification is less likely to reduce recidivism than other methods

Question 4

What is a PECS for behavioural modification?

limitation

Answer 4

• P: Limitation = ethical issues
• E: Moya and Achtenberg: it is manipulative and dehumanising to use a TES
• C: Behaviour medication can relieve pressure and stress on prison staff
• S: So apparant success of behaviour modification varies from the perspective of prison staff to the prisoners