NAMA Assessment & Evaluation in Anger Management

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Only state anger experienced in the moment

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Anger expression toward others exclusively

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Physical symptoms of anger only

Question 2

Which anger assessment instrument was developed by Raymond Novaco?

Accepted Answer

Novaco Anger Scale and Provocation Inventory (NAS-PI)

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STAXI-2

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Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire

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Anger Disorders Scale (ADS)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A long-standing personality disposition to experience anger frequently

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The habitual tendency to express anger outwardly

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A chronic pattern of suppressing angry feelings

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A standardized score to compare against normative data

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A physiological measurement of arousal during anger

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A peer-review record for the clinician's notes

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility

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Anger, aggression, hostility, and contempt

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State anger, trait anger, anger-in, and anger-out

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Provocation, rumination, expression, and control

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Risk for violence or harm to self or others

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The client's socioeconomic and occupational status

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The client's educational background and literacy level

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Insurance coverage and payment methods

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Replace formal therapy sessions for lower-risk clients

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Allow clients to self-diagnose an anger disorder

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Provide legal documentation in court-mandated cases