psychological formulations Flashcards
1
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psychological formulation
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a way of making sense of a persons difficulties by looking at life events
- decide if individuals capable of committing crime
- decide risk of reoffending
2
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how does psychological formulation work
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- draws on all available psychological theories to understand behaviour
- any psychological treatment is based on this and this aims to support offender
3
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diagram
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early experiences -> core beliefs -> triggers -> situation -> thoughts -> feelings and physical symptoms and behaviour
4
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more info
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- not one fixed way to undertaking formulation
- BPS helped issue some guidance that helps reduce variability and take them more reliable
5
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evaluation
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- useful in explaining factors influencing offender behaviour and risk of reoffending
- supports offender to change behaviour
- hard to gain all info about individual as they have to remember and be willing to share