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Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ)

The Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) is a reliable and valid self-report measure of aggressive behavior in adults. It was developed by psychologist Dr. Arnold Buss and his colleagues, and it is designed to assess different types of aggression, including physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility. The questionnaire is composed of 29 items, each of which is rated on a 5-point Likert scale. This measure is useful for clinical and research applications, allowing for the assessment of aggressive behavior in individuals and groups.

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Eligibility

The Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) is designed to measure aggression levels in adults and adolescents aged 14 and above. Therefore, individuals aged 14 or older are eligible to fill out the BPAQ.

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Questions for Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ)

Questions

1.

Some of my friends think I am a hothead.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
2.

If I have to resort to violence to protect my rights, I will.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
3.

When people are especially nice to me, I wonder what they want.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
4.

I tell my friends openly when I disagree with them.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
5.

I have become so mad that I have broken things.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
6.

I can’t help getting into arguments when people disagree with me.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
7.

I wonder why sometimes I feel so bitter about things.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
8.

Once in a while, I can’t control the urge to strike another person.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
9.

I am an even-tempered person.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
10.

I am suspicious of overly friendly strangers.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
11.

I have threatened people I know.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
12.

I flare up quickly but get over it quickly.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
13.

Given enough provocation, I may hit another person.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
14.

When people annoy me, I may tell them what I think of them.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
15.

I am sometimes eaten up with jealousy.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
16.

I can think of no good reason for ever hitting a person.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
17.

At times I feel I have gotten a raw deal out of life.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
18.

I have trouble controlling my temper.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
19.

When frustrated, I let my irritation show.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
20.

I sometimes feel that people are laughing at me behind my back.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
21.

I often find myself disagreeing with people.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
22.

If somebody hits me, I hit back.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
23.

I sometimes feel like a powder keg ready to explode.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
24.

Other people always seem to get the breaks.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
25.

There are people who pushed me so far that we came to blows.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
26.

I know that "friends" talk about me behind my back.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
27.

My friends say that I’m somewhat argumentative.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
28.

Sometimes I fly off the handle for no good reason.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
29.

I get into fights a little more than the average person.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree

Questionnaires Similar to Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ)

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  • Physical Aggression Questionnaire (PAQ)
  • Hostility and Aggression Questionnaire (HAQ)
  • Anger and Aggression Questionnaire (AAQ)
  • Aggression Questionnaire for Adults (AQA)
  • Aggression Questionnaire for Children (AQC)

Here are some FAQs and additional information
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Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ)

What is the BPAQ?

The Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) is a self-report measure of aggression. It consists of 29 items, each rated on a five-point Likert scale, and has been widely used in research to assess aggression in both clinical and non-clinical populations.

What does the BPAQ measure?

The BPAQ measures four types of aggression: physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility. Each item is rated on a five-point Likert scale, and the total score is used to assess a person's level of aggression.

Who developed the BPAQ?

The BPAQ was developed by John W. Buss and Perry H. Buss in the late 1950s.

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