dealing with offending behaviour : anger management Flashcards

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aims of anger management

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identify what triggers anger and learn techniques to deal with it

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cognitive behavioural therapy

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novaco = though processes trigger emotional arousal which leads to aggressive

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3 stages

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  1. cognitive preparation = reflect on past experiences and identify what triggers anger
  2. skill accusation = range of techniques to deal with anger and approach situations
  3. application practice = practice skills through role play when an anger situation is re-enacted
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keen et al (2000)

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-initially prisoners didn’t take it seriously
-then they showed more self control and anger management

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strength

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benefits outlast behavioural modification
-BM was shown to only show superficial responses
-AM addresses the root cause of anger compared to BM
HOWEVER
-blackburn = little evidence that AM reduces recidivism - used in artificial setting and not like real life - lack ecological validity

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weakness

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Howells et al = little impact on Australian prisoners compared to non
HOWEVER
-worked for motivated offenders = effective in that way

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weakness

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success dependant
-expensive = only used highly trained professionals - need a lot of funds
-requires commitment = most are uncooperative
-most prisons don’t have enough funds
NOT AS EFFECTIVE

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