evaluation HAB

• this explanation has useful implications for interventions which treat aggressive behaviours.

  • e.g. CBT could be used to improve the accuracy of individuals' interpretations of situations
• there are a number of studies that support the link between HAB and aggressive behaviour. However, it is unclear how well the HAB applies to other types of offending, such as planned aggression or sex offences
• Many of the HAB studies rely on hypothetical situations (HOLTZWORTH-MUNROE and HUTCHINSON).

  • participants' responses may not be a true reflection of what they think or how they would behave
  • reducing validity of data so reducing support for the theory