Forensics - Anger management Flashcards
what is anger management
- identifies the signs that trigger anger and learn techniques to calm down
- recognise and manage anger
what did Novaco suggest
- cognitive factors trigger the emotional arousal preceding aggressive acts
- anger is reinforced by the individuals feeling of control
what is cognitive behaviour therapy
- individual recognises cognitve factors that trigger anger and loss of control
- develop techniques to manage
what are the three stages of CBT
- cognitive preparation
- skills acquisition
- application practice
what is cognitive preparation
- offender reflects on their past experiences
- assess typical anger pattern
what is skill acquisition
Cognitive - positive self talk to encourage calmness
Behavioural - how to communicate
Physiological - relaxation or meditation
what is application practice
- practise skills in a controlled role play environment
what is the positive outcome with young offenders
Keen et al
- young offenders 17-21
- 8, 2 hour sessions
- initial issues with offenders not taking the course seriously and some forgot routines such as keeping a diary
- general outcomes was positive
- offenders reported increase awareness and increased capacity to exercise self control
what are the strengths
Better than behaviour modification
- AM tries to tackle one of the causes of offending
- behaviour modification only deals with surface behaviour and not the processes that drive anger
- offenders may have new insight into the cause of their criminality
what are the limitations
Individual differences - Howelles et al
- investigation with Australian offenders
- participation inn an AM programme has little overall impact compared to a control
- more beneficial for those with high motivation
Expensive and time consuming
- higher dropout rates
