CART Anger Typology & Assessment Scales 2

Question 1

Which anger type is characterized by the individual turning anger inward, often resulting in depression and self-blame?

Accepted Answer

Implosive anger

Answer

Implosive anger (also called inward anger) is directed at the self rather than outward, frequently contributing to depression and self-criticism.

Question 2

The Novaco Anger Scale and Provocation Inventory (NAS-PI) measures anger across which two dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive and behavioral domains

Answer

The NAS-PI assesses anger across cognitive (appraisal, rumination) and behavioral (expressive, antagonistic) dimensions.

Question 3

A client consistently uses sarcasm, procrastination, and silent treatment to express frustration. This best exemplifies which anger type?

Accepted Answer

Passive-aggressive anger

Answer

Passive-aggressive anger involves indirect expression of hostility through behaviors like sarcasm, procrastination, and withdrawal rather than direct confrontation.

Question 4

On the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 (STAXI-2), the 'Anger Expression-Out' (AX/Out) subscale measures what?

Accepted Answer

How often anger is expressed toward people or objects

Answer

AX/Out on the STAXI-2 assesses the frequency with which angry feelings are expressed outwardly toward people or objects in the environment.

Question 5

Which anger typology describes individuals who experience persistent, low-grade anger that colors their overall worldview and interactions?

Accepted Answer

Chronic anger

Answer

Chronic anger is a long-standing, pervasive form of anger that becomes part of the individual's baseline emotional state and affects their general outlook.

(CART) Certified Anger Resolution Therapist Practice Test

(CART) Certified Anger Resolution Therapist Practice Test

CART Anger Typology & Assessment Scales 2