Overview
Measures clinically dysfunctional anger by self-report.
Suitable for
Suitable for use with ages 18 to 76 years.
Product Description
###BOLD#TEXT[Key features:]###
###LIST#ORDERED[FALSE]#ITEM[Assesses anger as an independent problem, rather than as a secondary symptom of another issue.]#ITEM[Uses an Anger-In/Anger-Out model;which not only examines the physical aggression resulting from anger, but also the cognitions associated with anger that may be a part of affective aggression.]#ITEM[Items on the Anger Disorder Scale (ADS) were initially based on criteria being developed for an anger disorder that may be added to future versions of the DSM.]#ITEM[Helps clinicians assess both the internal experiences and expressive patterns of their clients' anger.]#ITEM[Provides a strong basis for developing appropriate treatment plans.]###
###BOLD#TEXT[Areas measured:]###
The multidimensional structure represents 18 sub-scales distributed across five domains of emotions:
###LIST#ORDERED[FALSE]#ITEM[Provocations Domain: Scope of Anger Provocations, Hurt/Social Rejection]#ITEM[Arousal Domain: Physiological Arousal, Duration of anger, Episode Length]#ITEM[Cognitions Domain: Rumination, Resentment, Suspiciousness]#ITEM[Motives Domain: Revenge, Coercion, Tension Reduction]#ITEM[Behaviours Domain: Brooding, Verbal Expression, Physical Aggression, Passive Aggression, Relational Aggression, Indirect Aggression.]###
###BOLD#TEXT[The scale provides a total score and scores for three higher-order factors:]###
###LIST#ORDERED[FALSE]#ITEM[Anger-in, Reactivity / Expression, and Vengeance.]###
###BOLD#TEXT[Qualification level required:]###
Level 2. Please see our ###LINK#PATH[https://www.hogrefe.com/uk/resources/for-test-users/qualifications]#TARGET[BLANK]#TEXT[Test User Qualifications page]### for guidance.
Norms
Over 1400 people recruited through educational, clinical and work environments from varying ethnic and socio-economic strata of US society.
Administration Time
Short version 5 to 10 minutes. Long version 20 minutes.
Publication Date
2004
