Anger Screen

Item Little of the Time Some of the Time Good part of the Time Most of the Time
1 I have a fiery temper.
2 I am quick-tempered.
3 I am a hotheaded person.
4 I fly off the handle.
5 I feel infuriated when I do a good job and get poor evaluation.
6 It makes me furious when I am criticized in front of others.
7 I feel annoyed when I am not given recognition for doing good work.
8 I get angry when I’m slowed down by others mistakes.
9 When I get mad I say nasty things.
10 When I get frustrated I feel like hitting someone.

Your Score

Deffenbacker (1999) set a score of 22 as a minimum when selecting people for anger-management research. A score higher than 22 plus your own sense that you have a problem with anger is a good indication for dealing with your anger.

Adapted from: Spielberger, C. D., Jacobs, G. A., Russell, S. and Crane, R. J. (1983). Assessment of anger: The state-trait anger scale. In J.N. Butcher & C. D. Spileberger (Eds.) Advances in personality assessment: Vol.2 (pp. 112-134). Hilsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.