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Anger Management Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Do anger issues get the best of you?

Everyone experiences occasional bouts of frustration, anger, and even rage. The ability to recognize and control anger when it emerges is a key skill for healthy functioning in relationships, work, and life. Take this test to learn if you manage anger effectively.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
1. I can’t help getting into arguments.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
2. If someone teases me or makes a joke about me, I lose my temper.
Strongly Disagree
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3. Even when my anger is aroused, I stay calm.
Strongly Disagree
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4. I have become so mad that I have broken things.
Strongly Disagree
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5. I am an even-tempered person.
Strongly Disagree
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6. I have many arguments with members of my family.
Strongly Disagree
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7. When I feel angry, I take time to think before I react.
Strongly Disagree
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8. If I bought a new product and realized it didn’t work, I would be furious.
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9. I can communicate how I’m feeling without becoming aggressive.
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10. When people annoy me, I tell them what I think of them.
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11. If I feel disrespected, even if it's unintentional, I get really mad.
Strongly Disagree
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12. I’m able to prevent my anger from turning into aggression.
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13. I could never exploit someone out of anger; my conscience would punish me.
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14. I tend to harbor grudges, and thinking about them makes me mad.
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15. I calm down faster than most people.
Strongly Disagree
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16. I can identify triggers that make me angry and take steps to avoid them.
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17. I am angrier than I am willing to admit.
Strongly Disagree
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18. Given enough provocation, I may hit another person.
Strongly Disagree
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19. My friends have commented that I can't control my anger.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
20. If someone continues arguing about a topic they know little about, I feel irritated but let it go.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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Who Is This Anger Management Test For?

This test is for anyone who is concerned about anger management. It is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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Get Help With Anger Management

If anger or aggression is leading to professional, legal, financial, or relationship problems, seeking the help of a therapist can be beneficial. Find a professional near you in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

  • R.W. Novaco. Novaco Anger Inventory, Short Form (NAI-25).
  • C.D. Spielberger, et al. The Spielberger Anger Expression Scale (AEX).
  • N.S. Reynolds, et al. The Anger Self Report.
  • A.H. Buss, M. Perry. The Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ).
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