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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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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

4/8

Self-Aggression (SA)

Measures the degree of internal conflict and self-directed aggression linked to reduced psychological defenses and inner vulnerability.

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Moderate

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0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 8: High

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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Moderate

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0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 8: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting occasional emotional distancing or guardedness in interactions without a strong pattern of hostility.

example score

4/8

Object-Directed Aggression (ODA)

Measures the tendency to express aggression by directing it toward surrounding objects or property.

Low

Moderate

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0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 8: High

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.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 8: High

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.

example score

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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Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 8: High

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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Average

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0 – 10: Low | 11 – 24: Average | 25 – 40: High

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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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

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.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Self-aggression (S)

Average

5.7

Normal range

4.6 — 6.7

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Emotional Aggression (EA)

Average

4.9

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3.8 — 6

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Object-Directed Aggression (OA)

Average

5.7

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4.4 — 7

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Physical Aggression (PA)

Average

2.7

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1.2 — 4.2

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Verbal aggression (Va)

Average

3.6

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2.4 — 4.7

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Overall Aggression Scale (OAS)

Average

12.4

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6.3 — 18.4

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

This questionnaire is designed to assess your typical behavioral style in stressful situations and your patterns of adjustment in the social environment. Please respond to each of the 40 statements below using a single, unambiguous answer (“Yes” or “No”).

- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No

These are 3 of the 40 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Types of Aggressiveness Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

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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.