Treatment of Offenders (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Forensic psychologist
Forensic psychologist
Psychologist specialising in working with offenders
CBT purpose for offenders
CBT purpose for offenders
Develop insight into thoughts/feelings influencing behaviour
CBT recidivism reduction (Wilson et al., 2005)
CBT recidivism reduction (Wilson et al., 2005)
Up to 30% reduction compared to control groups
Prosocial behaviour
Prosocial behaviour
Behaviour considering others' welfare, avoiding harming them
3 steps of anger management
3 steps of anger management
Cognitive prep, skill acquisition, application practice
Anger management effectiveness (Ireland, 2004)
Anger management effectiveness (Ireland, 2004)
92% of prisoners showed improvement in anger management
Risperidone effect (LeBlanc et al., 2005)
Risperidone effect (LeBlanc et al., 2005)
56.4% reduction in aggressive behaviour after 6 weeks
SSRIs function
SSRIs function
Block serotonin reuptake, increasing serotonin availability
Gesch et al. (2002) vitamin study result
Gesch et al. (2002) vitamin study result
35% reduction in disciplinary incidents in active group
Key medication treatment limitation
Key medication treatment limitation
Medication alone should not be the treatment plan