A prison governor is considering introducing a cognitive-behavioural intervention, such as an anger management programme, to reduce violent reoffending.
Explain one strength and one weakness of using cognitive-behavioural treatments for offenders in this context.
120 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Psychology Content, covering Biological explanations of crime, Social explanations of crime, Cognitive and ethical interview techniques, Psychological formulation of offending, Cognitive-behavioural treatment for offenders, Biological treatment for offenders, Factors influencing eye-witness testimony, Factors influencing jury decision-making, Individual differences, and Developmental psychology. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.