psychological formulations Flashcards

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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
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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
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diagram

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early experiences -> core beliefs -> triggers -> situation -> thoughts -> feelings and physical symptoms and behaviour

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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

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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
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