For each question, respondents chose among “not too likely” (1 point), “somewhat likely” (2 points) and “very likely” (3 points).
When really angry or annoyed do you:
1. Try to act as though nothing happened?
2. Keep it to yourself?
3. Apologize even though you are right?
4. Get it off your chest?
5. Talk to a friend or relative?
6. Take it out on others?
7. Blame someone else?
8. Get tense or worried?
9. Get a headache?
10. Feel weak?
11. Feel depressed?
12. Get nervous or shaky?
Those with high scores on questions 1-3 are categorized as “Anger/In”
Those with high scores on questions 4 and 5 exhibit “Anger Discussion” (the “healthier alternative”)
Those with high scores on questions 6 and 7 are categorized as “Anger/Out”
Those with high scores on questions 8-12 have strong “Anger Symptoms” (exhibit signs of unhealthy anger management).
