Anger
Dimension 352 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Anger measures the presence and intensity of angry affect, irritability, frustration, and difficulty managing or expressing anger in response to stress, conflict, or perceived mistreatment. It encompasses both felt anger and efforts to suppress, control, or seek help for it.
Minimal Anger
Expressions activating this band show no clear evidence of anger and are largely unrelated to angry affect, irritation, or anger regulation.
Mild Anger
Expressions activating this band reflect occasional anger, temper loss, sorrow, blame, or concealment of feelings, with some awareness of emotional control in interpersonal situations.
Moderate Anger
Expressions activating this band reflect clearly felt anger, frustration, upset, blame, and feeling pushed around, often alongside holding anger in rather than expressing it openly.
Severe Anger
Expressions activating this band reflect persistent or distressing anger and irritability that require active control, avoidance, concealment, or help in letting go of angry feelings.