Marcus has recently been convicted of violent assault following an altercation at a local sports club. He reports that he struggles to control his temper when he perceives that others are acting disrespectfully towards him, describing an immediate feeling of physical tension and rage before he reacts with physical violence.
With reference to the scenario, describe how a cognitive behavioural intervention (such as an anger management programme) could be used to help Marcus address his offending behaviour.
32 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Dealing with offending behaviour. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.