A03

• What is one strength of anger management compared to behaviour modification?

  Benefits may outlast behaviour modification
• How does anger management differ from behaviour modification?

  It addresses cognitive processes triggering anger
• What insight might offenders gain from anger management?

  Understanding the cause of their criminality
• Why might anger management lead to permanent behavioral change?

  It addresses underlying cognitive processes
• What does Ronald Blackburn (1993) say about anger management's long-term effects?

  It shows little evidence of reducing recidivism
• What is a potential issue with the application phase of anger management treatment?

  It relies on role play, not real situations
• What is one limitation of anger management regarding individual factors?

  Success may depend on individual characteristics
• What did the study by Kevin Howells et al. (2005) find about anger management programs?

  Little impact compared to a control group
• Which offenders benefited most from the anger management program in Howells et al.'s study?

  Those with intense levels of anger
• What is 'treatment readiness' in the context of anger management?

  Being open to change and motivated
• What is a limitation regarding the cost of anger management programs?

  They require highly-trained specialists
• Why might many prisons not offer anger management programs?

  They lack resources to fund them
• What factor can affect the success of anger management programs?

  Commitment of the participants
• Why is change considered time-consuming in anger management?

  Effective programs require sustained effort
• What does the overall conclusion suggest about anger management programs in prisons?

  They may not work effectively in most prisons