Assessment & Evaluation in Anger Management Flashcards

The State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 (STAXI-2) measures which aspects of anger?

Answer: State anger, trait anger, and anger expression/control styles

The STAXI-2 measures state anger, trait anger, and the styles in which anger is expressed and controlled.

Which anger assessment instrument was developed by Raymond Novaco?

Answer: Novaco Anger Scale and Provocation Inventory (NAS-PI)

Raymond Novaco developed the NAS-PI to assess anger disposition and reactivity to provocation situations.

In the STAXI-2, 'state anger' is best defined as:

Answer: The intensity of angry feelings experienced at a specific moment in time

State anger is a momentary emotional condition that varies in intensity at a given point in time, distinct from trait anger as a stable characteristic.

What does a clinical interview primarily contribute to an anger management assessment?

Answer: Structured dialogue to gather anger history, triggers, and functional impact

A clinical interview uses structured or semi-structured conversation to comprehensively gather the client's anger history, triggers, and the impact on their life.

The Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) measures which four components?

Answer: Physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility

The BPAQ assesses physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger as an emotional component, and hostility as a cognitive component.

When conducting an initial anger management assessment, which area should be evaluated FIRST?

Answer: Risk for violence or harm to self or others

Safety assessment — evaluating risk for violence or self-harm — is always the highest clinical priority before any other evaluation component.

A self-monitoring anger log is used in assessment primarily to:

Answer: Track anger triggers, intensity levels, and responses in real time

Self-monitoring logs help clients and clinicians identify patterns in triggers, intensity, and behavioral responses over time.