Anger Issues Test

Deenz Anger Response Scale (DARS)

Background

Anger issues test is developed with reference to the Dimensions of Anger Reactions (DAR-5).

Anger test/quiz is an interactive version of Deenz Anger Response Scale (DARS) uses a multidimensional approach to assess seven key facets of anger issues, including Blame, Impatience, Defensiveness, Passive-Aggression, Escalation, Revenge, and Intimidation. The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate anger-related attitudes, behavioral tendencies, and emotional responses along a spectrum. DARS is independently developed by DrDeenz and is not associated with the original DAR-5 research.

Everyone experiences anger differently. Some individuals suppress anger, while others express it openly. Some become defensive, others seek revenge, while some may react through passive-aggressive behaviors or intimidation. Understanding these patterns provides valuable insight into how individuals cope with emotionally challenging situations.

The DARS was developed to measure tendencies toward anger-related difficulties by assessing common behavioral and cognitive responses associated with anger. Results provide information about specific dimensions that may contribute to anger management difficulties and interpersonal conflict.

Procedure

The assessment consists of 24 statements and typically requires 3–5 minutes to complete. Participants respond to statements describing their typical reactions to frustration, criticism, disagreement, conflict, and interpersonal challenges.

Scoring & Interpretation

The assessment contains 24 items scored on a five-point agreement scale.

Raw scores range from 0 to 96.

Results include an Overall Anger Response Index and scores for seven dimensions:

• Blame
• Impatience
• Defensiveness
• Passive-Aggression
• Escalation
• Revenge
• Intimidation

Dimension scores are standardized to a 0–100 scale.

Overall results are classified into five interpretive ranges:

• Minimal (0–20)
• Mild (21–40)
• Moderate (41–60)
• High (61–80)
• Very High (81–100)

Deenz Anger Response Scale (DARS) Questionnaire

Instructions & Terms

Below is the Deenz Anger Response Scale (DARS), a digitally adapted 24- items self-assessment questionnaire. Please read each statement carefully and select the response that best reflects your typical thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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Sources

Developed with reference to: Forbes, D., Alkemade, N. and others (2014). Utility of the Dimensions of Anger Reactions-5 (DAR-5) scale as a brief anger measure. Depression and Anxiety, 31(2), 166–173. Deenz Anger Response Scale (DARS-24). DrDeenz Psychometrics Project.

Version History

2024-01-10|v1.0|Initial release.
2025-04-15|v1.1|Updated scoring and interpretation framework.
2026-06-07|v1.2|Integrated into DrDeenz Psychometric Engine.