Novaco Anger Scale (NAS) Test

See how quickly irritation turns to anger and how it shows up in just 5 minutes. A brief 25 item check-in that clarifies triggers and tracks change over time for counseling or stress support.

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63/100

Novaco Anger Scale (NAS)

Measures how prone a person is to angry reactions and irritability in response to provoking situations.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 55: Low | 56 – 75: Moderate | 76 – 100: High

A score of 63 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable tendency toward anger and irritability in provocative situations that is still within a mid-level intensity.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Quick to get irritated

41%OF USERS

People who feel they snap easily use it to understand what sets them off and how their anger shows up in daily situations.

In therapy or coaching

34%OF USERS

Clients working on emotional regulation take it to track triggers and monitor changes in anger during treatment or skills training.

High-stress environments

25%OF USERS

People dealing with intense work, family conflict, or major life stressors use it to see whether pressure is increasing irritability and aggression.

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Novaco Anger Scale (NAS)

Average

39.4

Normal range

22.2 — 56.6

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max.

100

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the intensity of anger reactions to common provocative situations. It also describes typical response patterns to irritation and stress.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Estimated completion time is about 5 minutes. The short form includes 25 items.

How should items be answered?

Rate each situation based on the usual reaction, not the preferred reaction. Use the full range of response options and avoid leaving items blank.

What time period should be used when responding?

Responses should reflect typical reactions over recent months. Single unusual events should not be used as the main basis for ratings.

How are results typically used?

Scores are used to estimate irritability level and identify common triggers and response styles. Results are often reviewed alongside clinical history and other measures.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Novaco Anger Scale (NAS) Test

anger hostility

This self-report measure is designed to evaluate typical anger responses and irritability across a range of provoking situations. The Novaco Anger Scale (NAS) can support clinical formulation by characterizing how an individual tends to experience and express anger in response to perceived stressors.

The instrument consists of 25 items and typically requires about 5 minutes to complete. Results are commonly used to inform discussion of anger-related triggers and patterns, guide treatment planning, and monitor change over time; the Novaco Anger Scale (NAS) should be interpreted in the context of clinical interview and other relevant assessment data.

Author: raymond-w-novaco

Literature: Beck, A. T. Cognitive therapy and the emotional disorders. International Universities Press. 1976.; Novaco, R. W. Dimensions of anger reactions. University of California. 1975.

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