Workplace Aggression Scale (WPAS) Test
Understand how aggression shows up at work in just 7 minutes. With 35 items, it pinpoints covert, passive, and overt patterns to guide targeted HR and coaching action.
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Open aggression (Oa)
Open aggression (Oa)
Average
2.7
Normal range
2.1 — 3.2
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Obstructionism (O)
Obstructionism (O)
Average
3.4
Normal range
2.7 — 4.1
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1
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5
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Expression of hostility (Eoh)
Expression of hostility (Eoh)
Average
2.6
Normal range
2.1 — 3.1
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1
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5
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Workplace Aggression Index (WAI)
Workplace Aggression Index (WAI)
Average
3.4
Normal range
2.8 — 4
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5
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Workplace Aggression Scale (WPAS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This measure is designed to assess patterns of aggressive behavior and interpersonal tension in workplace settings. The Workplace Aggression Scale (WPAS) is a brief self-report inventory intended to help characterize how aggression may be expressed at work.
The instrument includes 35 items and typically requires about 7 minutes to complete. Item content generally reflects multiple forms of workplace aggression, including covert hostility, obstructive or passive-aggressive behaviors, and more overt acts of aggression.
The Workplace Aggression Scale (WPAS) may be used in organizational, consultation, or clinical contexts to support screening and case formulation related to workplace conflict. Mark Perry is listed as the author.
Author: Arnold H. Buss, Mark Perry
Literature: Neuman, J. H., & Baron, R. A. Workplace violence and workplace aggression: Evidence concerning specific forms, potential causes, and preferred targets. Journal of Management. 1998.; Buss, A. H., & Perry, M. The aggression questionnaire. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1992.
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