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Anger management programmes in prisons use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)... Show more
Ever wondered why some people seem to lose their temper so easily? Cognitive factors actually trigger our emotional responses, leading to aggressive behaviour before we even realise it's happening.
Anger tends to surface quickly when we're in anxiety-inducing or threatening situations. The key insight here is that our thoughts directly influence how angry we get - it's not just the situation itself, but how we interpret it.
One major challenge is that anger management programmes require specially trained staff, which makes them quite expensive for prisons to run. However, this investment could pay off if it genuinely reduces reoffending rates.
Quick Tip: Remember that anger management focuses on changing thought patterns, not just behaviours - this makes it different from other prison programmes you might study.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anger works through a structured three-stage process that's actually quite logical once you understand it.
Cognitive preparation gets offenders thinking about their past. They reflect on when they've lost their temper and start recognising patterns - like certain situations that always wind them up. The goal is helping them realise their triggers are often irrational interpretations of what's actually happening.
During skills acquisition, inmates learn practical techniques across three areas. Cognitive skills include positive self-talk and counting to ten. Behavioural training focuses on effective communication. Physiological techniques cover relaxation and meditation to control emotional responses.
Application practice puts it all together through role-playing exercises in controlled environments. This stage needs serious commitment from offenders - they've got to treat these practice scenarios as if they're real situations.
Study Note: These three stages build on each other - you can't skip straight to practice without first understanding your triggers and learning the skills.
The big advantage of anger management is that it provides a long-term solution - inmates learn skills they can actually use after release, unlike some programmes that only work inside prison walls.
However, there are some serious limitations to consider. Not all offenders will cooperate, and some might just act their way through sessions without genuinely engaging. The programme is also expensive to implement, though this cost might be offset by reduced reoffending rates.
Keen et al's research with young offenders aged 17-21 provides useful evidence. Their programme involved 8 two-hour sessions, and despite initial problems with inmates not taking it seriously, the final outcomes were generally positive. Participants showed increased awareness of anger management difficulties and better self-control.
Compared to behaviour modification, anger management is superior because it tackles root causes rather than just symptoms. It gives offenders practical strategies for life outside prison, making it a more sustainable approach.
Exam Tip: Always mention that anger management requires willing participants - unwilling offenders won't benefit from the programme.
The biggest weakness of anger management programmes is their limited real-life application. Role-playing scenarios, whilst useful for practice, lack ecological validity - they're just not the same as real-world confrontations.
When offenders leave prison, they'll inevitably face situations that weren't covered in their role-play sessions. This gap between training and reality may reduce the programme's long-term effectiveness.
Blackburn (1993) highlighted this concern, suggesting that reoffending might occur when ex-prisoners encounter scenarios outside their controlled practice environment. It's a bit like learning to drive in a car park - you're not fully prepared for busy motorways.
Critical Thinking: Consider whether any prison programme can truly prepare someone for every situation they'll face on release - this limitation isn't unique to anger management.
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Anger management programmes in prisons use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)to help offenders control their temper and reduce reoffending. Unlike behaviour modification which just rewards good behaviour, anger management tackles the root causes by teaching inmates practical skills they can... Show more
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Ever wondered why some people seem to lose their temper so easily? Cognitive factors actually trigger our emotional responses, leading to aggressive behaviour before we even realise it's happening.
Anger tends to surface quickly when we're in anxiety-inducing or threatening situations. The key insight here is that our thoughts directly influence how angry we get - it's not just the situation itself, but how we interpret it.
One major challenge is that anger management programmes require specially trained staff, which makes them quite expensive for prisons to run. However, this investment could pay off if it genuinely reduces reoffending rates.
Quick Tip: Remember that anger management focuses on changing thought patterns, not just behaviours - this makes it different from other prison programmes you might study.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anger works through a structured three-stage process that's actually quite logical once you understand it.
Cognitive preparation gets offenders thinking about their past. They reflect on when they've lost their temper and start recognising patterns - like certain situations that always wind them up. The goal is helping them realise their triggers are often irrational interpretations of what's actually happening.
During skills acquisition, inmates learn practical techniques across three areas. Cognitive skills include positive self-talk and counting to ten. Behavioural training focuses on effective communication. Physiological techniques cover relaxation and meditation to control emotional responses.
Application practice puts it all together through role-playing exercises in controlled environments. This stage needs serious commitment from offenders - they've got to treat these practice scenarios as if they're real situations.
Study Note: These three stages build on each other - you can't skip straight to practice without first understanding your triggers and learning the skills.
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The big advantage of anger management is that it provides a long-term solution - inmates learn skills they can actually use after release, unlike some programmes that only work inside prison walls.
However, there are some serious limitations to consider. Not all offenders will cooperate, and some might just act their way through sessions without genuinely engaging. The programme is also expensive to implement, though this cost might be offset by reduced reoffending rates.
Keen et al's research with young offenders aged 17-21 provides useful evidence. Their programme involved 8 two-hour sessions, and despite initial problems with inmates not taking it seriously, the final outcomes were generally positive. Participants showed increased awareness of anger management difficulties and better self-control.
Compared to behaviour modification, anger management is superior because it tackles root causes rather than just symptoms. It gives offenders practical strategies for life outside prison, making it a more sustainable approach.
Exam Tip: Always mention that anger management requires willing participants - unwilling offenders won't benefit from the programme.
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The biggest weakness of anger management programmes is their limited real-life application. Role-playing scenarios, whilst useful for practice, lack ecological validity - they're just not the same as real-world confrontations.
When offenders leave prison, they'll inevitably face situations that weren't covered in their role-play sessions. This gap between training and reality may reduce the programme's long-term effectiveness.
Blackburn (1993) highlighted this concern, suggesting that reoffending might occur when ex-prisoners encounter scenarios outside their controlled practice environment. It's a bit like learning to drive in a car park - you're not fully prepared for busy motorways.
Critical Thinking: Consider whether any prison programme can truly prepare someone for every situation they'll face on release - this limitation isn't unique to anger management.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
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