Anger Management (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Definition of anger management
Definition of anger management
Cognitive intervention to help offenders control feelings of anger
Core philosophy about anger in anger management
Core philosophy about anger in anger management
Anger isn't the problem - how people respond to it is
Stage 1 of anger management
Stage 1 of anger management
Cognitive preparation - identifying anger patterns/triggers
Stage 2 of anger management
Stage 2 of anger management
Skill acquisition - learning coping techniques
Stage 3 of anger management
Stage 3 of anger management
Application training - role play & practise skills
Ireland (2000) key finding
Ireland (2000) key finding
92% reduction in anger levels among 50 prisoners
Howells et al. (2005) success factor
Howells et al. (2005) success factor
More effective when offenders willing to participate
Strength: Cognitive insight benefit
Strength: Cognitive insight benefit
Provides self-awareness about thinking problems
Weakness: Artificial practice environment
Weakness: Artificial practice environment
Role-play differs from real-life emotional intensity
Weakness: Motivation requirement
Weakness: Motivation requirement
Offenders must be motivated & engaged to succeed