Anger Typology & Assessment Scales Flashcards
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Which concept describes anger that is triggered by perceived violations of personal moral or ethical standards?
Answer: Moral anger (righteous indignation)
Moral anger, or righteous indignation, arises when individuals perceive that ethical standards, fairness, or justice have been violated.
A therapist administering the STAXI-2 notices a client scores high on Anger Control-In. What does this indicate?
Answer: The client actively attempts to calm down and reduce anger internally
High Anger Control-In scores on the STAXI-2 indicate the individual frequently tries to calm down, cool off, and manage their anger through internal self-regulation strategies.
Which anger type involves directing anger at a safer or less threatening target rather than the actual source of frustration?
Answer: Displaced anger
Displaced anger occurs when the emotion is redirected from the true source (often too threatening to confront) to a safer substitute target.
The Dimensions of Anger Reactions scale (DAR-5) is primarily used in which clinical population?
Answer: Veterans and trauma-exposed populations
The DAR-5 was specifically developed and validated to assess anger reactions in veterans and individuals who have experienced trauma.
A client reports that their anger episodes involve a rapid escalation from calm to extreme outburst, lasting minutes, followed by remorse. This pattern is most consistent with which condition?
Answer: Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)
Intermittent Explosive Disorder is characterized by recurrent, impulsive outbursts disproportionate to the provocation, with rapid onset and post-episode remorse.
In the context of anger typology, 'instrumental anger' differs from 'reactive anger' primarily because instrumental anger is:
Answer: Goal-directed and used to achieve a specific outcome
Instrumental anger is deliberate and goal-oriented, used as a tool to manipulate, control, or achieve a desired outcome rather than being an automatic emotional reaction.
When scoring the STAXI-2, higher State Anger (S-Ang) scores at the time of assessment reflect:
Answer: The intensity of anger felt at the moment of testing
State Anger on the STAXI-2 is a transient emotional condition that measures the intensity of angry feelings at the specific moment of assessment.