Changing Criminal Behavior

Changing Criminal Behavior

Introduction

This paper discusses the cognitive restructuring theory and its various aspects involved in anger management. The influence of cognitive restructuring theory is presented in handling excessive anger which might lead to serious criminal or socially unacceptable behavior which defies the norms and culture of society.

Discussion

Purpose of Cognitive Restructuring Theory

Cognitive restructuring is a technique which is used to identify and correct negative thinking patterns. The purpose of cognitive restructuring is the alteration of negative automatic thoughts by replacing them with rational beliefs. Such thoughts occur in anxiety provoking situations and cause a state of dissonance where the ...