Types of Aggressiveness Questionnaire Test

In about 8 minutes, it clarifies how aggression shows up for you, from verbal and physical to emotional and self-directed. Clear results help professionals tailor support for better relationships and self-control.
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Self-Aggression (S)
Measures the degree of internal conflict and self-directed aggression linked to reduced psychological defenses and inner vulnerability.
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A score of 4 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme level of internal conflict and self-critical tension.
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3/8
Emotional Aggression (EA)
Measures the tendency to express aggression through emotional withdrawal, suspicion, hostility, and unfriendliness toward others.
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A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting occasional emotional distancing or guardedness in interactions without a strong pattern of hostility.
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4/8
Object-Directed Aggression (OA)
Measures the tendency to express aggression by directing it toward surrounding objects or property.
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A score of 4 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a situational or occasional tendency to vent frustration on objects rather than a consistent pattern.
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6/8
Physical Aggression (PA)
Measures the tendency to express aggression through direct physical force in conflict situations.
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A score of 6 falls in the High range, suggesting a stronger-than-average inclination to respond with physical actions when angry or under conflict.
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4/8
Verbal Aggression (VA)
This scale measures the tendency to express hostility or dissatisfaction toward others through words such as insults, sarcasm, or threats.
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A score of 4 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting verbal expressions of irritation or hostility may occur at times but are not consistently prominent.
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21/40
Overall Aggressiveness (OA)
Measures the cumulative level of aggressive behavior across different forms (e.g., verbal, physical, emotional, object-directed, and self-directed).
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A score of 21 falls in the Average range, suggesting a generally balanced overall expression of aggressiveness without a pronounced tendency toward aggressive reactions.
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Psychologists and counselors
44%OF USERS
Mental health professionals use it to quickly differentiate forms of aggression and plan more targeted interventions.
Educators and school staff
33%OF USERS
Teachers, school psychologists, and administrators take it to understand how aggression shows up in students and improve classroom support.
People working on anger
23%OF USERS
Individuals who notice conflicts or intense reactions use it to pinpoint whether their aggression is verbal, physical, emotional, object-directed, or self-directed.
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Self-aggression (S)
Average
5.7
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Emotional Aggression (EA)
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4.9
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Object-Directed Aggression (OA)
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5.7
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Physical Aggression (PA)
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2.7
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1.24.2
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Verbal aggression (Va)
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3.6
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Overall Aggression Scale (OAS)
Average
12.4
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40
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It assesses how aggression is expressed across several forms, including verbal, physical, object-directed, emotional, and self-directed patterns. Results indicate which forms are more prominent relative to others.
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 and behavior, not rare or extreme situations. Answer all items using the same time frame and standards.
How are results used in practice?
The profile helps clarify which types of aggressive behavior are most characteristic and may contribute to social interaction difficulties. It can guide selection of targeted interventions and monitoring of change over time.
Does a high score indicate a diagnosis or intent to harm?
No, scores describe response tendencies and do not establish a diagnosis or predict specific behavior. Interpretation should consider context and other assessment information.
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Types of Aggression Test

Types of Aggressiveness Questionnaire Test

Clinicians and researchers may use the Types of Aggressiveness Questionnaire to obtain a brief, structured profile of how aggression may be expressed across different modalities. It is commonly used to differentiate patterns of aggressive responding rather than to provide a single global estimate of aggressiveness.

The measure includes 40 items and typically takes about 8 minutes to complete. Developed by Arnold H. Buss and Mark H. Perry, it is administered as a self-report questionnaire in which respondents rate the degree to which statements describe their reactions and behavior. The Types of Aggressiveness Questionnaire can support clinical formulation, risk discussion, and treatment planning by highlighting relative elevations in specific aggression domains; results should be interpreted in the context of history, current functioning, and other assessment data.

Author: Arnold H. Buss, Mark H. Perry
Literature: Buss, A. H., & Perry, M. The aggression questionnaire. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1992.
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