A. Many researchers and educators now view violence as a public health problem. Why are typical models of health behavior change more difficult to apply to domestic violence than to smoking cessation?

B. What formative evaluation work was conducted prior to designing the intervention? What did the researchers find?

C. Describe the goals and major components of the intervention.

D. What are the potential problems with this intervention?

2. Bushman: Does venting anger feed or extinguish the flame? Catharsis, rumination, distraction, anger, and aggressive responding

A. Why does the concept of catharsis have such a hold on the public imagination?

B. Contrast the catharsis perspective on aggression with Berkowitz's cognitive neoassociationist model.

C. Summarize the primary results of the study.

D. What are the major strengths and weaknesses of the methodology?

E. After giving a talk on child-rearing to the Parent-Teacher Association of a local elementary school, you open the floor for questions. One father states that he recommends his daughter "let off some steam" when she gets angry by punching a pillow as she yells. He wants to know your view. What suggestions do you give him?

F. Are there any circumstances in which expressing one's anger can reduce the likelihood of future aggression?

3. Media efforts at prevention

A. Violence prevention topics website (ACT: Adults and Children Together Against Violence)

a. For whom is this website intended?

b. How can this website best be used?

B. MTV and APA's (1999) media campaign: "Warning signs"