Dealing with offending behaviour: anger management

• What is the focus of anger management programs?

  To help individuals control their anger
• Who proposed that cognitive factors trigger emotional arousal before aggression?

  Raymond Novaco
• What does Novaco suggest about anger in certain individuals?

  It surfaces quickly in anxiety-inducing situations
• How is anger management related to cognitive behavior therapy?

  It teaches recognition of cognitive triggers
• What are the three stages of anger management programs?

  1. Cognitive preparation
  2. Skills acquisition
  3. Application practice
• What occurs during the cognitive preparation stage?

  Offenders reflect on past anger experiences
• What is the goal of the skills acquisition stage?

  To teach techniques for managing anger
• What technique is used for cognitive skills in anger management?

  Positive self-talk
• What is the purpose of the application practice stage?

  To practice skills in controlled scenarios
• What did Julia Keen et al. study in 2000?

  Progress of young offenders in anger management
• What is the structure of the National Anger Management Package?

  Eight two-hour sessions over a month
• What was a reported issue with offenders in the program?

  Not taking the course seriously
• What is a strength of anger management compared to behavior modification?

  It addresses cognitive processes behind anger
• What does Ronald Blackburn suggest about anger management's long-term effects?

  It shows little evidence of reducing recidivism
• Why might role play in therapy be ineffective?

  It may not reflect real-world triggers
• What individual factors can affect the success of anger management?

  Intensity of anger and motivation to change
• What did Howells et al. find about anger management programs?

  Little impact compared to control groups
• What is a limitation of anger management programs regarding costs?

  They require highly-trained specialists
• Why might prisons struggle to implement anger management programs?

  Due to high costs and resource limitations
• What does the success of anger management depend on?

  Commitment and cooperation of participants
• What are the potential outcomes of anger management programs?

  • Increased awareness of anger issues
  • Improved self-control
  • Possible reduction in aggressive behavior
• What is the main goal of cognitive behavior therapy in anger management?

  To help individuals recognize triggers
• What is the role of the therapist during the application practice phase?

  To assess progress by provoking scenarios
• What is the significance of 'treatment readiness' in anger management?

  It indicates motivation for change
• What is a potential drawback of anger management programs in prisons?

  They may not work for uncooperative prisoners
• What is the expected duration of the National Anger Management Package?

  Approximately one month
• What is the purpose of counting to ten in anger management?

  To encourage calmness before reacting
• What is the aim of assertiveness training in anger management?

  To improve communication skills
• What is the role of relaxation training in anger management?

  To manage physiological reactions to anger
• What is the significance of role play in anger management programs?

  It allows practice of skills in real scenarios
• What is the expected outcome of successful anger management?

  Reduction in aggressive behavior
• What is the importance of positive reinforcement in anger management?

  It encourages continued use of learned skills
• What is the role of cognitive preparation in anger management?

  To identify irrational interpretations of events
• What is the aim of the National Anger Management Package?

  To provide structured anger management training
• What is the significance of the final session in the National Anger Management Package?

  It reinforces skills learned in previous sessions
• What is the expected impact of anger management on young offenders?

  Increased self-awareness and self-control
• What is the role of the therapist in the application practice phase?

  To provoke scenarios for assessment
• What is the potential impact of anger management on recidivism rates?

  It may not significantly reduce recidivism
• What is the importance of individual differences in anger management outcomes?

  Success may vary based on offender profiles
• What is a limitation of anger management regarding its cost?

  It requires funding for trained specialists