CSAM Measurement & Treatment Outcomes 2

Question 1

Which self-report instrument specifically assesses both trait anger and state anger as distinct constructs?

Accepted Answer

State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI-2)

Answer

The STAXI-2 was designed by Spielberger to measure state anger (current intensity) and trait anger (general disposition) as separate dimensions.

Question 2

In treatment outcome research, 'effect size' is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Measure the magnitude of therapeutic change independent of sample size

Answer

Effect size quantifies how much change occurred due to treatment, allowing meaningful comparison across studies regardless of sample size.

Question 3

A clinician notices a client's anger scores improve dramatically at post-test but return to baseline at 3-month follow-up. This pattern most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Reactive coping skills without durable skill integration

Answer

Short-term gains that fade at follow-up typically suggest clients learned skills but did not integrate them into habitual coping patterns.

Question 4

When assessing anger-related physiological arousal as a treatment outcome, which measure is most directly relevant?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate variability during provocation tasks

Answer

Heart rate variability during provocation tasks directly captures the autonomic regulation relevant to anger arousal and recovery.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Cognitive, arousal, and behavioral

Answer

The NAS-PI assesses the cognitive (hostile appraisals), arousal (physiological reactivity), and behavioral (action tendencies) components of anger.

(CSAM) Certified Specialist in Anger Management Practice Test

(CSAM) Certified Specialist in Anger Management Practice Test

CSAM Measurement & Treatment Outcomes 2