Anger in Adults

Question 1

When is treating for anger most common?

Answer 1

In context of relationship problems or alongside Conduct disorders, depression, schizophrenia, PDs, organic brain disorders, trauma

Question 2

Why is higher anger associated with poorer treatment outcomes?

Answer 2

may interfere with therapeutic alliance

Question 3

How does culture play a role in assessing anger?

Answer 3

Anger usually relates to norm violation but norms are culturally dependent. Differences in acceptability and expression. Need to understand how anger fits into the clients culture.

Question 4

What is state anger?

Answer 4

Acute emotional and physiological experience. From mild irritation to intense rage.. Universally experienced

Question 5

What is trait anger?

Answer 5

More enduring personality dimension. Chronic tendency to experience greater frequency, intensity, duration. continuum.

Question 6

What type of anger has been found to predict physical aggression?

Answer 6

Trait

Question 7

What psychometric scales are used to assess anger?

Answer 7

STAXI-2 incl anger expression and anger control scales

NAS-PI

Question 8

What 4 factors are used in defining/assessing anger?

Answer 8

1. Frequency (anger 2-3x per day= high)
2. Intensity (good indicator of dysfunction)
3. Duration (how long to return to baseline, rumination/re-experiencing)
4. Mode of expression