CART Anger Typology & Assessment Scales 3

Question 1

Which concept describes anger that is triggered by perceived violations of personal moral or ethical standards?

Accepted Answer

Moral anger (righteous indignation)

Answer

Moral anger, or righteous indignation, arises when individuals perceive that ethical standards, fairness, or justice have been violated.

Question 2

A therapist administering the STAXI-2 notices a client scores high on Anger Control-In. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The client actively attempts to calm down and reduce anger internally

Answer

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.

Question 3

Which anger type involves directing anger at a safer or less threatening target rather than the actual source of frustration?

Accepted Answer

Displaced anger

Answer

Displaced anger occurs when the emotion is redirected from the true source (often too threatening to confront) to a safer substitute target.

Question 4

The Dimensions of Anger Reactions scale (DAR-5) is primarily used in which clinical population?

Accepted Answer

Veterans and trauma-exposed populations

Answer

The DAR-5 was specifically developed and validated to assess anger reactions in veterans and individuals who have experienced trauma.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)

Answer

Intermittent Explosive Disorder is characterized by recurrent, impulsive outbursts disproportionate to the provocation, with rapid onset and post-episode remorse.

(CART) Certified Anger Resolution Therapist Practice Test

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CART Anger Typology & Assessment Scales 3