Anger Management

Question 1

Anger management def

Answer 1

Therapeutic programme

Identifies what triggers anger

X respond positively

Recognise x manage NOT prevent

Question 2

CBT

Answer 2

changing maladaptive thoughts x behaviours

Question 3

Novaco 1975

Answer 3

Cog factors

Trig emotional arousal

• anger often happens in anxiety inducing events

Anger reinforced by feeling in control

Question 5

Stages of anger management

Answer 5

1) cog approach

2) skills acquisition

3) Application practice

Question 6

Cognitive Preparation

Answer 6

Reflect on thoughts x experiences

Identify irrational behaviour

E.g. looking at them

Question 7

Skills acquisition

Answer 7

COG: pos self talk or calmness e.g count to 10

BEHAVIORAL: assertive in communication

PHYSIO: methods or relaxation X meditation

Question 8

Application practise

Answer 8

Practise skills

In controlled environ

Re-enacting

Question 9

✅ Not superficial

Answer 9

Thought processes tackled

New insight

Permenant behaviour change

Reduces recidivism

Question 10

❌ not long term

Answer 10

Blackburn

Little effect on

Recidivism

Skills learnt cannot apply to IRL

Question 11

✅ eclectic

Answer 11

Considered complexities

E.g. cog, behaviour, X social

Not reductionist

Integrates X is holistic solution

Question 12

❌ expensive

Answer 12

Needs highly trained specialist

Reduces opportunities of use

Practical issues

Less useful in face of other options