dealing with offending behaviour: Anger Management

Question 1

Novaco

Answer 1

cognitive factors trigger emotional arousal which leads to aggressive acts. Anger is quick to surface in situations that provoke anxiety and are threatening

Question 2

Anger managements are a form of….

Answer 2

Cognitive Behavioural therapy- individual is taught how to identify the triggers of their anger and then encouraged to develop techniques that bring about conflict-resolution

Question 3

What are the three stages to anger management

Answer 3

Cognitive preparation

Skill acquisition

Application practise

Note: use mnemonic Calm People Should Avoid Angry People

Question 4

What is cognitive preparation

Answer 4

Analyse own patterns of anger and identify situations that provoke them.

Question 5

What is skill acquisition

Answer 5

Offenders are introduced to a range of techniques and skills to help them with manage their anger more rationally and effectively.

Techniques may be cognitive:
-positive self talk to encourage calmness

Behavioural:
-assertiveness training in how to communicate more effectively

Physiological;
-methods of relaxation/meditation

Question 6

What is application practice

Answer 6

offenders are given opportunity to put their skills in action. There is a role play where they re-enact scenarios which provoke anger.

Question 7

Successful negotiation of the role play would be met with

Answer 7

Positive reinforcement from the therapist

Question 8

A study which provides support for anger management

Answer 8

Keen et al

Question 9

What did Keen et al find out

Answer 9

studied young offenders who took part in anger management programme. It had 8 2 hour sessions. They found that offenders reported awareness of their anger management difficulties and increased self control.