Aggressive Behavior Test

In 8 minutes, learn how aggression shows up for you across stress and conflict. Quick, reliable results support clearer communication and smarter coping plans.

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4/10

Direct Physical Aggression (DPA)

This scale measures the tendency to express aggression through direct physical actions intended to cause harm to another person.

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0 – 3: Low | 4 – 6: Moderate | 7 – 10: High

A score of 4 suggests a moderate level of direct physical aggression, indicating it may appear in some situations but is not a dominant response pattern.

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5/10

Indirect Physical Aggression (IPA)

Measures the tendency to express aggression through indirect physical actions that cause harm without direct confrontation.

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0 – 3: Low | 4 – 6: Moderate | 7 – 10: High

A score of 5 indicates a moderate level of indirect physical aggression, suggesting this person may sometimes channel tension through indirect actions rather than direct physical confrontation.

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2/10

Indirect Verbal Aggression (IVA)

Measures the tendency to express negative emotions through indirect or subtle verbal means such as sarcasm, insinuations, or gossip.

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0 – 3: Low | 4 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting indirect verbal aggression is generally infrequent or mild in everyday communication.

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8/10

Direct Verbal (DV)

Measures the tendency to express aggression openly through words such as shouting, threats, or insults.

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0 – 3: Low | 4 – 6: Moderate | 7 – 10: High

A score of 8 falls in the High range, suggesting a pronounced tendency to express negative emotions directly through verbal statements in tense situations.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

People in frequent conflicts

41%OF USERS

They want to understand why they snap, argue, or hold grudges and what kind of aggression shows up under stress.

Counseling and therapy clients

34%OF USERS

They take it as a quick check to map their typical reactions (verbal, irritability, passive resistance) and set goals for change.

Educators and team leaders

25%OF USERS

They use it to better understand aggression patterns in students or employees and choose a more effective communication approach.

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Direct physical (Dp)

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6.3

Normal range

4.7 — 7.9

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Indirect physical (Ip)

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5.5 — 8.5

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Indirect verbal (Iv)

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6.9

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5.1 — 8.8

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Direct verbal (Dv)

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6.3

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4.6 — 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for common forms of aggression and related tension responses. It distinguishes patterns such as verbal hostility, irritability, and passive resistance.

How long does it take to complete?

Completion typically takes about 8 minutes. The questionnaire includes 40 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical reactions across everyday situations. Base answers on recent, usual behavior rather than exceptional events.

How are results reported?

Results are summarized as separate scores for different forms of aggression. Higher scores indicate a stronger tendency for that specific form.

What are common uses for the results?

Results can support counseling, psychocorrection planning, and conflict-management work. They can also inform communication and stress-response strategies in educational or workplace settings.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Aggressive Behavior Test

aggressiveness

This measure assesses patterns of aggressive responding across common interpersonal situations. Aggressive Behavior is intended to support clinical interviewing and case formulation by identifying the individual’s predominant modes of expressing anger or hostility.

The instrument includes 40 items and typically takes about 8 minutes to complete. Item content focuses on self-reported reactions and behaviors that may reflect overt or indirect expressions of aggression, such as verbal hostility, irritability, or resistance.

Results from Aggressive Behavior may help clarify how aggressive impulses are experienced and expressed, informing intervention planning, psychoeducation, and monitoring over time. Bibliographic attribution is commonly cited to Arnold H. Buss and Leonard Berkowitz.

Author: Arnold H. Buss, Leonard Berkowitz

Literature: Buss, A. H., & Perry, M. The aggression questionnaire. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1992.; Anderson, C. A., & Bushman, B. J. Human aggression. Annual Review of Psychology. 2002.

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