CART Psychological & Emotional Impact of Anger 3

Question 1

A client who consistently attributes others' neutral actions as hostile is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

Hostile attribution bias

Answer

Hostile attribution bias is the tendency to interpret ambiguous social cues as intentionally threatening, a key cognitive driver of anger reactivity.

Question 2

Which emotional outcome is most commonly associated with anger that is chronically suppressed rather than expressed or resolved?

Accepted Answer

Depression

Answer

Chronic suppression of anger is strongly linked to depression, as internalized anger depletes emotional resources and undermines self-worth.

Question 3

The experience of 'moral anger' or 'righteous indignation' is most closely associated with violations of:

Accepted Answer

Social justice norms

Answer

Moral anger arises specifically in response to perceived injustice or violations of social norms, and is often experienced as righteous or justified.

Question 4

According to the circumplex model of affect, anger is best characterized as:

Accepted Answer

High arousal, negative valence

Answer

In the circumplex model, anger occupies the high arousal / negative valence quadrant, distinguishing it from sadness (low arousal / negative valence).

Question 5

A CART practitioner observing a client's anger episode notes rapid speech, muscle tension, and tunnel vision. These signs collectively indicate:

Accepted Answer

Physiological activation beyond the window of tolerance

Answer

Rapid speech, muscle tension, and tunnel vision signal high sympathetic arousal that has exceeded the window of tolerance, impairing rational processing.

(CART) Certified Anger Resolution Therapist Practice Test

(CART) Certified Anger Resolution Therapist Practice Test

CART Psychological & Emotional Impact of Anger 3