Anger test

Wednesday, Mar 22, 2000 09:00 PST

What do you do when you're mad?

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).

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