title: Effects of group prosocial skills training on anger control in prison inmates.
abstract: A prosocial skills training program did not significantly affect the abilities of 48 adult male prison inmates to manage anger. Eight group treatment sessions did not influence their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors developed over years of experiential learning.
authors.affiliation: Psychology Services, Federal Correctional Institution, Petersburg, VA 23804.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Forbes
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Pratsinak
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Fagan
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Ax
mesh_terms: D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology; D000786:Anger; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D012919:Social Behavior