Clinical Anger Scale (CAS)

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INSTRUCTIONS

The following questions will ask about the types of feelings you experience.

There are 21 questions, each with 4 options.

For each cluster of items, read and identify the statement that best reflects how you feel.

There are no right or wrong answers, or trick questions.
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1. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. I do not feel angry.
B. I feel angry.
C. I am angry most of the time now.
D. I am so angry and hostile all the time that I can't stand it.
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2. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. I am not particularly angry about my future.
B. When I think about my future, I feel angry.
C. I feel angry about what I have to look forward to.
D. I feel intensely angry about my future, since it cannot be improved.
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3. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. It makes me angry that I feel like such a failure.
B. It makes me angry that I have failed more than the average person.
C. As I look back on my life, I feel angry about my failures.
D. It makes me angry to feel like a complete failure as a person.
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4. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. I am not all that angry about things.
B. I am becoming more hostile about things than I used to be.
C. I am pretty angry about things these days.
D. I am angry and hostile about everything.
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5. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. I don't feel particularly hostile at others.
B. I feel hostile a good deal of the time.
C. I feel quite hostile most of the time.
D. I feel hostile all of the time.
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6. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. I don't feel that others are trying to annoy me.
B. At times I think people are trying to annoy me.
C. More people than usual are beginning to make me feel angry.
D. I feel that others are constantly and intentionally making me angry.
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7. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. I don't feel angry when I think about myself.
B. I feel more angry about myself these days than I used to.
C. I feel angry about myself a good deal of the time.
D. When I think about myself, I feel intense anger.
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8. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. I don't have angry feelings about others having screwed up my life.
B. It's beginning to make me angry that others are screwing up my life.
C. I feel angry that others prevent me from having a good life.
D. I am constantly angry because others have made my life totally miserable.
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9. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. I don't feel angry enough to hurt someone.
B. Sometimes I am so angry that I feel like hurting others, but I would not really do it.
C. My anger is so intense that I sometimes feel like hurting others.
D. I'm so angry that I would like to hurt someone.
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10. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. I don't shout at people any more than usual.
B. I shout at others more now than I used to.
C. I shout at people all the time now.
D. I shout at others so often that sometimes I just can't stop.
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11. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. Things are not more irritating to me now than usual.
B. I feel slightly more irritated now than usual.
C. I feel irritated a good deal of the time.
D. I'm irritated all the time now.
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12. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. My anger does not interfere with my interest in other people.
B. My anger sometimes interferes with my interest in others.
C. I am becoming so angry that I don't want to be around others.
D. I'm so angry that I can't stand being around people.
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13. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. I don't have any persistent angry feelings that influence my ability to make decisions.
B. My feelings of anger occasionally undermine my ability to make decisions.
C. I am angry to the extent that it interferes with my making good decisions.
D. I'm so angry that I can't make good decisions anymore.
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14. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. I'm not so angry and hostile that others dislike me.
B. People sometimes dislike being around me since I become angry.
C. More often than not, people stay away from me because I'm so hostile and angry.
D. People don't like me anymore because I'm constantly angry all the time.
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15. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. My feelings of anger do not interfere with my work.
B. From time to time my feelings of anger interfere with my work.
C. I feel so angry that it interferes with my capacity to work.
D. My feelings of anger prevent me from doing any work at all.
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16. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. My anger does not interfere with my sleep.
B. Sometimes I don't sleep very well because I'm feeling angry.
C. My anger is so great that I stay awake 1—2 hours later than usual.
D. I am so intensely angry that I can't get much sleep during the night.
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17. Which sentence best describe you?* This field is required.
A. My anger does not make me feel anymore tired than usual.
B. My feelings of anger are beginning to tire me out.
C. My anger is intense enough that it makes me feel very tired.
D. My feelings of anger leave me too tired to do anything.
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18. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. My appetite does not suffer because of my feelings of anger.
B. My feelings of anger are beginning to affect my appetite.
C. My feelings of anger leave me without much of an appetite.
D. My anger is so intense that it has taken away my appetite.
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19. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. My feelings of anger don't interfere with my health.
B. My feelings of anger are beginning to interfere with my health.
C. My anger prevents me from devoting much time and attention to my health.
D. I'm so angry at everything these days that I pay no attention to my health and well-being.
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20. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. My ability to think clearly is unaffected by my feelings of anger.
B. Sometimes my feelings of anger prevent me from thinking in a clear-headed way.
C. My anger makes it hard for me to think of anything else.
D. I'm so intensely angry and hostile that it completely interferes with my thinking.
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21. Which sentence best describes you?* This field is required.
A. I don't feel so angry that it interferes with my interest in sex.
B. My feelings of anger leave me less interested in sex than I used to be.
C. My current feelings of anger undermine my interest in sex.
D. I'm so angry about my life that I've completely lost interest in sex.
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Score
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Understanding Low Scores (0-19)

Your score is {score}, which falls in the low range (0-19). This suggests:

A healthy ability to manage and regulate anger.

Minimal anger-related disruptions to relationships, mental health, or daily life.

A strong foundation for constructive communication and emotional balance.

When Low Anger is a Strength

Low scores on the Clinical Anger Scale highlight positive emotional patterns that can benefit your overall well-being. These strengths include:

Remaining calm and composed during stressful or conflict-heavy situations.

Enhanced problem-solving and communication skills.

Lower risk of anger-related mental health concerns or interpersonal challenges.

The Overlap with Other Conditions

While low anger is generally a strength, it’s important to consider whether it might reflect:

Avoidance of confrontation or suppressed emotions.

Challenges expressing needs or setting boundaries assertively.

Potential overlap with conditions such as anxiety or depression, where anger might be under-expressed.

Next Steps

If low anger feels more like avoidance or emotional suppression, exploring this with a therapist could help unlock deeper emotional understanding and balance.

Our team of therapists is here to support you in building on your strengths while addressing any areas for growth. Take the next step toward emotional well-being today!
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Understanding Moderate to High Scores (20-63)

Your score is {score}, which falls in the moderate to high range (20-63). This suggests:

Heightened anger-related tendencies or emotional dysregulation.

Challenges in managing or expressing anger constructively.

Potential for anger to negatively impact your relationships, mental health, or daily life.

When to Address Anger Clinically

Scores in the moderate to severe range (20+) suggest the need for further exporation of anger's impact on mental health.

Clinical anger is more concerning when accompanied by:

Frequent feelings of frustration, irritability, or resentment.

Difficulty coping with stress or interpersonal conflict in a constructive manner.

A heightened sensitivity to perceived injustices or criticisms.

The Overlap with Other Conditions

Clinical anger frequently co-occurrs with conditions like:

Anxiety

Autism

ADHD

PTSD

Mood disorders

Next Steps

If these resonate, seeking support from a mental health professional can provide effective tools and strategies to manage anger and improve emotional regulation.

Our team of therapists are ready to help you take the first step!
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