Deenz Anger Response Scale (DARS)

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.

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.

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)

If others would just listen to me, I wouldn't get angry.

I can't help it if others make me angry.

I shouldn't have to apologize for my anger; it's their fault.

My anger is justified in every situation.

I can't stand it when things don't go my way.

Waiting in line makes me really angry.

I lose my temper when things take too long.

I feel attacked when someone disagrees with me.

I have to prove I'm right, even if it starts an argument.

I get defensive to protect myself from feeling hurt.

I act fine outwardly but feel angry inside.

I use tricky words to show I'm annoyed or upset.

I secretly mess things up when I'm upset.

I can't control my anger once it starts.

I can't back down in an argument; I have to win.

I say things I regret when I'm angry.

I hold onto grudges for a long time.

Revenge is the only way to make things right.

If someone hurts me, I'll make sure they pay for it.

I keep a mental list of people who have hurt me.

I make others feel afraid when I'm angry.

I raise my voice to scare people into listening to me.

I insult or belittle others when I'm upset.

I make fun of or tease others when I'm angry.