Methods of Modifying 2 - Anger Management Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the A01 Content?
- Key aims
- Stress Inoculation Model
- CALM programme
What are the two main aims of anger management?
- In short term, to reduce anger and aggression in prisons where it is a major issue.
- In long term, to rehabilitate and reduce recidivism rates in criminals.
How does hostile attribution bias cause anger issues?
Negative assumptions that lead an individual to thinking the worst could cause increased anger.
How may minimalisation link to individuals understanding the consequences of their anger?
May prevent them from recognising the real impact of their anger.
What are the 3 main aims of anger management that Novaco devised?
- Cognitive reconstructing
- Regulation of arousal
- Behavioural strategies
What is cognitive reconstructing?
When an individual learns to have greater self awareness and control over cognitive dimensions of anger.
What is regulation of arousal?
To control the physiological state.
What are behavioural strategies?
Problem solving skills, strategic withdrawal and assertiveness.
What are the stages of the stress innoculatioin model?
- Conceptualisation
- Skills acquisition.
- Application
Outline the three stages of the stress inoculation model.
Conceptualisation is the first stage when the client generally learns about anger and how it can be adaptive and non adaptive. They learn what may provoke their anger. Skills acquisition is face two where the therapist teaches the client a range of skills such as relaxation and self recognition to help manage their anger. They are taught better communication skills to help reason in angered situations. Application is the last stage where groups are formed and non threatening role plays are carried out to help practice newly learned skills. Then they receive feedback that can be applied to real life situations.
What is the CALM programme and who is it aimed for?
The controlling anger and learning how to manage it is a programme that aims to track individuals about their anger and equip them with techniques to help manage it. it is mostly aimed at male offenders in prisons.
What is the structure of the CALM programme?
It is carried out in groups all patients should attend 24 2 hour sessions with each session being twice a week.
What techniques are taught in the CALM programme?
- Cognitive reconstruction
- Communication
- Ability to leave when provoked
- Channeling anger into other activities e.g., exercise.
Evaluation - Effectiveness Research support
Lipsey found that when analysing 58 studies that used CBT on offenders (20 of which had an anger management component) those that had an anger management component were most effective. However this has not been consistent across all studies.
Evaluation - Limitation Suitability for all offenders
Could be argued that it is not suitable for all offenders. Some may not want to reflect on their behaviours and therefore won’t be prepared to change. This means they are more likely to drop out and the therapy become ineffective. Ainsworth argued that it is only effective on offenders whose crime originates from their inability to control their anger. This can be measured using an anger readiness to change scale.
Evaluation - Blackburn
Blackburn conducted a study and found that anger management is unlikely to have an effect on recidivism as the role play scenarios can never accuratley represent real life scenarios.
Evaluation - Relationship between anger, aggression and crime.
It could be argued that there is no link between anger and aggression, as we are trying to reduce aggression anger management may not be effective. A study conducted on over 300 prisoners found that there was no difference in anger of those with violent crimes and non violent crimes.
Ethical issues - Lack of valid consent
Could be argued that the prisoners do not provide valid consent, as anger management is often a requirement of their sentence or parole. If they do not comply they could face an extended sentence. This could also mean that prisoners are less compliant as they are forced to complete the therapy and therefore it is less effective. Could also be argued that free will.
Ethical issues - Therapist conflict
Could be argued that the focus may shift from reducing recidivism to benefit the offenders onto making them easier to handle within the prison. To reduce aggression towards prison officers.
Social implications
Could have great benefits to society if recidivism rates are reduced. It can also create a safer and less hostile environment for prisoners and prison officers within prisons.
Financial implications
It is estimated that recidivsim rates costs the economy over £9 billion a yea, if we can reduce this the economy would benefit massively.
