Anger Disorder Scale (ADS)
Measures clinically-dysfunctional anger.

Raymond DiGiuseppe, Ph. D. and Raymond Chip Tafrate, Ph. D.

• Age Range: 18 and older
• Time:  5-10 minutes-Short
             10 minutes-Full

The ADS assesses anger as an independent problem, rather than a secondary symptom of another issue. It uses an Anger-In/Anger-Out model, which examines physical aggression resulting from anger, as well as the cognition that may be a part of affective aggression. ADS results provide a strong basis for appropriate intervention and treatment plans.

Scales and Forms
PROVOCATIONS

• Scope of Anger
• Hurt/Social Rejection

AROUSAL

• Physiological Arousal
• Episode Length
• Duration of Anger

COGNITIONS

• Rumination
• Resentment
• Suspiciousness

MOTIVES

• Revenge
• Coercion
• Tension Reduction

BEHAVIORS

• Brooding and Verbal Expression
• Physical Aggression
• Passive Aggression
• Rational Aggression
• Indirect Aggression

The ADS consists of both Full-length and Short versions. Both are available in hand-scored and software formats. For the hand-scored ADS, responses are recorded and scored on QuikScore Forms. 

The ADS Kit includes 10 reusable Item Booklets, 25 Full QuikScore Forms, 25 Short QuikScore Forms and a Manual. Data Entry Sheets are sold separately. The ADS Software Kit includes the Getting Started Guide, 25 Interpretive Reports and a Manual. Software Profile Reports must be ordered separately