Anger Issues Test

Developed with reference to the Dimensions of Anger Reactions (DAR-5).

DARS-24 is an interactive version that uses a multidimensional approach to assess six key facets of anger issues, such as intensity, frequency, triggers, style of expression, Impatience, and finally impact on relationships. The main purpose of this quiz is to assess your behaviors and anger responses along a spectrum. The multidimensional approach for assessing traits of anger issues helps better interpretation of results and provides a detailed report on the facets that may need improvement for better anger management.

This quiz is an interactive version Deenz Anger Response Scale (DARS-24) used to assess various dimensions of anger by assessing behaviors and attitudes. The quiz is developed with reference to (DAR-5), [1] which is a brief measure for multidimensional anger and is the work of Alessandra C. Goulart and others. (DARS-24) It is developed by Drdeenz and is not associated with any research or with (DAR-5). Anger is a natural response to a threat, pain, or provocation, and it plays important role in our lives. Over the years, our understanding of how individuals typically respond to and manage their anger has evolved. Everyone is different; people express and react in a situation that triggers anger differently. Someone may express passive-aggressive behavior to express anger indirectly or internalize, while others might become aggressive and lose control during arguments. [2] Measuring these patterns helps us understand how an individual reacts to situations that may trigger anger.

The main purpose of Deenz Anger Response Scale (DARS-24) is to measure the inclination toward anger issues by assessing the behaviors and attitudes. Below are the main traits or facets of anger issues which this quiz tries to assess. After you complete the quiz, you will be presented with the scores related to these domains in a chart.

Blame: Blaming others is the main trait of anger issues, and it is also the main cause of the tiger’s anger. A person with anger issues always blames others for their wrongdoings. If you scored high in this trait, then it means you blame others to avoid responsibility, and it is a natural response when you feel threatened in a situation where you feel insecure and vulnerable.

Impatience: It is normal to feel frustrated when things do not work. A person who lacks patience will feel frustration as it is natural, and it depends on whether he will internalize it or externalize it. A person who feels frustrated when things are not working as expected can make impulsive decisions as a coping mechanism.

Defensiveness: We feel defensive in situations when we feel threatened, and it is normal. A person with anger management issues tends to become aggressive and defensive in conflicts or when he does not agree with things that are not favorable. He may react aggressively and quickly without thinking of consequences to protect himself from perceived threats or criticism.[3]

Passive-aggression: Some people internalize the frustration and express it later in subtle ways. A person who avoids immediate conflict tends to internalize and use passive-aggressive tactics such as silent treatment and sarcasm. These passive-aggressive behaviors are often linked to anger management issues.

Escalation: Some people avoid immediate action or reaction to anger when conflicts occur, but if the same situation occurs another time, it can become very intense and heated. A person who struggles to regulate anger tends to escalate quickly. For some people, a small argument can turn into a big fight, which indicates there may be issues with anger management.

Revenge: Thinking of revenge is a natural thing that usually occurs when someone does something bad. The desire for revenge can be harmful but a normal person may forget about it over time. People with anger issues can not forgive and can not forget about past events.

Intimidation: People with anger management issues often use them to control or manipulate others. They may use aggressive behaviors to assert power over others. From a psychological perspective, it is a maladaptive coping mechanism.

References

  1. Goulart, A. C., Bismarchi, D., Rienzo, M., Syllos, D. H., & Wang, Y. P. (2020). Dimensions of Anger Reactions (DAR-5): a useful screening tool for anger in the general population. International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice, 25(4), 421–429. https://doi.org/10.1080/13651501.2020.1821893 ↩
  2. Fettich, K. C., McCloskey, M. S., Look, A. E., & Coccaro, E. F. (2014). Emotion regulation deficits in intermittent explosive disorder. Aggressive Behavior, 41(1), 25-33. https://doi.org/10.1002/ab.21566 ↩
  3. Deffenbacher, J. L., Oetting, E. R., Lynch, R. S., & Morris, C. D. (1996). The expression of anger and its consequences. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 34(7), 575-590. https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7967(96)00018-6 ↩