Anger Management

• What does Novaco suggest triggers emotional arousal leading to aggression?

  Cognitive factors trigger emotional arousal
• According to Novaco, what is a characteristic of some people's anger?

  Anger surfaces more quickly in some people
• What do behaviourists argue about anger?

  Anger is reinforced and repeated
• What is anger management?

  A CBT treatment for anger issues
• What is the aim of anger management treatment?

  • Identify anger triggers
  • Teach positive coping techniques
  • Promote self-control
  • Reduce interpersonal anger
• What are the three stages of anger management?

  1. Cognitive preparation
  2. Skill acquisition
  3. Application practice
• What occurs during the cognitive preparation stage of anger management?

  Offender reflects on past anger experiences
• What is a cognitive distortion mentioned in anger management?

  Hostile attribution bias
• What techniques are taught during the skill acquisition stage?

  Positive self-talk and relaxation methods
• What is the goal of the application practice stage in anger management?

  Practice skills through role play scenarios
• What is a requirement for the offender during application practice?

  Offender must take it seriously
• What evidence supports the effectiveness of anger management programs?

  75% improvement rates in studies
• What is a limitation of anger management programs according to critics?

  Limited long-term effects of treatment
• What is a strength of anger management programs?

  They empower offenders to change
• What is a drawback of anger management programs regarding costs?

  They require trained facilitators and resources
• What methodological issue affects research into anger management?

  Bias in self-report measures and observations
• What is the "hello-goodbye effect" in anger management research?

  Patients portray themselves positively post-treatment
• Why might anger management not benefit all offenders?

  Some offenders resist reflecting on their thoughts
• What did Loza's research find regarding anger and offending?

  No differences in anger between offender types
• What implication does Loza's finding have for anger management?

  Anger management may be irrelevant for some