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Topic 6: Criminal psychology
Quick questions on Punishment, recidivism and treatments for antisocial behaviour - Edexcel GCSE Psychology
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What is anger management?Show answer
A cognitive treatment that teaches offenders to recognise the triggers and bodily signs of anger, change the thoughts that fuel aggression, and use coping strategies (such as calming techniques) to control their response. By managing anger, the person is less likely to act aggressively.
What is token economy?Show answer
Based on operant conditioning, desirable prosocial behaviour (cooperating, following rules) is rewarded with tokens (secondary reinforcers) that can be exchanged for privileges or goods (primary reinforcers). Consistently rewarding good behaviour, and not rewarding antisocial behaviour, reinforces prosocial behaviour so it becomes more frequent.
What is q1?Show answer
What does recidivism mean? [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
On which type of conditioning is a token economy based? [1 mark]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain one reason prison may fail to reduce reoffending. [2 marks]
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