Anger

Minimal Anger

Expressions activating this band describe anger as infrequent, restrained, or limited to brief irritability and temper proneness. They may mention getting irritated easily or being quick-tempered, but the anger is presented as occasional, controllable, or not strongly elaborated.

Mild Anger

Expressions activating this band describe noticeable irritability, impatience, getting mad, or urges toward angry action such as wanting to break things. Anger is clearly present as an emotional reaction, especially to criticism or interpersonal friction.

Moderate Anger

Expressions activating this band describe anger as sustained, salient, or behaviorally relevant, including feeling angry, staying angry for a long time, frustration, annoyance, or hiding anger. The expression presents anger as an active and recurring emotional state rather than a passing irritation.

High Anger

Expressions activating this band describe anger as a prominent personal concern that is recognized and monitored. The expression frames anger as important enough to warrant explicit concern or attention.

Severe Anger

Expressions activating this band describe frequent, intense, or hostile anger, often with direct acknowledgment of anger across situations or much of the day. They may also indicate that the anger feels serious enough to require help managing it.

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