Evaluate your anger
(currently have to add up your own score)

Finally, consider rating your anger on the Fitzgibbons Anger Inventory, which we have been using for almost 20 years. Please answer by identifying the appropriate number using this scale on the following anger checklist:

0 - Never | 1 - Very Little | 2 - Moderately Often | 3 - Very Often

Are you irritable at work, school, or home?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you lose your temper when driving or riding in a car?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

When asked to do something at home, work, or school do you tend to procrastinate?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

When angry do you give others the silent treatment?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you have difficulty allowing people to become close to you?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Are you tense or critical during meals?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Are you frequently in a hurry or impatient?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you lose your temper?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you feel you could hurt someone if you expressed your anger?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

When angry do you act as if you have forgotten what you have been asked to do?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Does the expression of anger give you pleasure?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you have difficulty giving praise or expressing thanks to others?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you have thoughts of punishing or hurting others by withholding love?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Are you often late for work, school, appointments, engagements, etc.?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you have angry outbursts or tantrums?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

When angry do you deliberately make mistakes or perform tasks slowly?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you ever have thoughts of hurting yourself?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

During the evening are you angry or critical?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you think of punishing those who have disappointed you by hurting yourself alcohol, drug usage, or dangerous behavior?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Are you overly polite and apologetic when you are angry or provoked?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you find yourself being very competitive?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you isolate yourself at home, work, or school?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you experience thoughts or feelings of prejudice against others?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you initiate quarreling or are you often argumentative?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Is it difficult for you to give up your desire to seek revenge against those who have hurt you or someone you love?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you drink excessively?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you act in an aggressive manner with others?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Are you manipulative?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you have difficulty trusting people?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you tend to over react to minor events?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you attract others and then push them away ?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you enjoy violent films or books?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you feel angry about your responsibilities?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Are you critical of those with whom you live in regards to their abilities or physical appearance?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you fantasize expressing anger physically against those who have hurt you or someone you love?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you find yourself trying to control others?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Would you rather be with animals than with people?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Are you disappointed with yourself?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you have difficulty accepting your anger when you've been hurt?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you misdirect your anger?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you provoke others?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often

Do you become angry when you reflect on the events of the day?

Never Very Little Moderately Very Often