psychological formulations

Question 1

psychological formulation

Answer 1

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

Question 2

how does psychological formulation work

Answer 2

• draws on all available psychological theories to understand behaviour
• any psychological treatment is based on this and this aims to support offender

Question 3

diagram

Answer 3

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

Question 4

more info

Answer 4

• not one fixed way to undertaking formulation

- BPS helped issue some guidance that helps reduce variability and take them more reliable

Question 5

evaluation

Answer 5

• 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