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Novaco Anger Scale

The Novaco Anger Scale is a self-reported measure of anger and related emotion developed by psychologist Raymond Novaco.  The Novaco Anger Scale is used to assess the frequency, intensity, and duration of angry feelings, as well as the cognitive and physiological responses associated with anger. 

5 minutes to complete

Eligibility

General eligibility to complete the Novaco Anger Scale includes being over 18 years of age, having a basic understanding of the questionnaire, and having the capacity to provide informed consent.

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Questions for Novaco Anger Scale

Instructions to use Novaco Anger Scale

  • Read each statement carefully.
  • Select the response that best describes how you have been feeling in the past week.
  • Circle the number that corresponds to the response that best suits you.
  • Please be as honest and accurate as you can with your answers.
  • There are no right or wrong answers – simply select the answer that best describes you.
  • All responses are confidential.
  • Once completed, please submit your answers.

Questions

1.

You unpack an appliance that you just bought, plug it in and discover that it doesn’t work

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
2.

Being overcharged by a repairman who helped you out of a bind

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
3.

Being singled out for correction when others go unnoticed

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
4.

Getting your car stuck in the mud or snow

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
5.

You are talking to someone and they don’t answer

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
6.

Someone pretends to be something you're not

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
7.

While you are struggling to carry four cups of coffee to your table at the cafeteria, someone bumps into you, spilling the coffee

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
8.

You hung up your coat but someone knocks it to the floor and doesn’t pick it up

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
9.

You are hounded by salesperson from the moment you walk in the store

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
10.

You made plans to go somewhere with a friend who backs out at the last minute leaving you hanging

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
11.

Being joked about or teased

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
12.

You accidentally make a wrong turn in the parking lot. As you get out of your car someone yells at saying “Where did you learn how to drive”?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
13.

Your car stalls at a traffic light and the guy behind you keeps blowing his horn

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
14.

You are trying to concentrate but a person near you is tapping their foot

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
15.

Someone makes a mistake and blames it on you

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
16.

You lend someone an important book or tool and they don’t return it

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
17.

You have had a busy day, and your roommate or spouse starts complaining about how you forgot to stop at the store

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
18.

You are trying to discuss something important with a friend or relative who isn’t giving you a chance to express your feelings

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
19.

You are in a discussion with someone who persists in arguing about a topic they know very little about

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
20.

Someone sticks his/her nose into an argument between you and another person

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
21.

You’re already late and the car in front of you is going 25 mph in 40 mph zone and you can’t pass

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
22.

You step on a glob of chewing gum

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
23.

You’re mocked by small group of people as you pass them

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
24.

In a hurry to get somewhere, you tear your favorite pair of pants

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry
25.

You use your last quarter to make a phone call, but you are disconnected before you finish dialing and the quarter is not returned

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Little or no annoyance
  2. Feel a little irritated
  3. Feel moderately upset
  4. Feel quite angry
  5. Feel very angry

Scales Similar to Novaco Anger Scale

  • State Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI)
  • Spielberger State-Trait Anger Scale (STAS)
  • The Anger Rumination Scale (ARS)
  • Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPQ)
  • The Multidimensional Anger Inventory (MAI)
  • The Anger Coping Inventory (ACI)

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Novaco Anger Scale

What is the Novaco Anger Scale?

The Novaco Anger Scale is an assessment tool used to measure anger, aggression, and frustration. It is a widely used assessment tool in clinical and research settings.

How is the Novaco Anger Scale used?

The Novaco Anger Scale is used to assess a person's level of anger, aggression, and frustration in order to help diagnose and treat anger-related issues. It can also be used to measure the effectiveness of anger management programs.

Who can administer the Novaco Anger Scale?

The Novaco Anger Scale can be administered by trained professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors.

What does the Novaco Anger Scale measure?

The Novaco Anger Scale measures a person's level of anger, aggression, and frustration. It assesses both the physical and psychological aspects of anger as well as the intensity and frequency of angry outbursts.

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