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Individualistic Theories influencing policies - Coggle Diagram
Individualistic Theories influencing policies
Psychoanalysis
Belief that unconscious and repressed trauma is causing criminality
Thought treatment can uncover repressed memories and deal with them in the conscious
Effectiveness
Ethical Issues- Psychological Harm when uncovering repressed trauma
CBT is thought to better and more appropriate treatment and works just as well
Time consuming and least favoured by other theorist such as Blackburn
Behaviour Modification(Token Economy)
Rewarding Good Behaviour
Confectionary Items eg. Cigarettes
Extra Phone Time
Visiting Hours
TV Time
Punishment for Bad Behaviour
Policy Name:
Incentives and Earned Privileges Scheme
Short Term
effectiveness with both young and adult offenders
Belief
Learn Behaviour through observation and imitation (Vicarious)
Social Learning Theory
Other
Social Skills
Belief
Teaching offenders social skills increases Social Competence
Found that it was effective in reducing violent offences
Short Term effectiveness as not always remembered by offenders
Anger Management
CBT used to help offenders deal more effectively with their feelings and anger
Found it reduced crime particularly violent crimes
Belief
Offenders can not effectively deal with thier anger