
Anger Management Scale
Do you lose your temper a little too easily at times? Take this test to find out if you struggle with 'anger management.'
By Mark Travers, Ph.D.
April 11, 2025

By Mark Travers, Ph.D.
April 11, 2025
Mark Travers, Ph.D., is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, responsible for new client intake and placement. Mark received his B.A. in psychology, magna cum laude, from Cornell University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. His academic research has been published in leading psychology journals and has been featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker, among other popular publications. He is a regular contributor for Forbes and Psychology Today, where he writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning. Click here to schedule an initial consultation with Mark or another member of the Awake Therapy team. Or, you can drop him a note here.
Anger management problems refer to the difficulty individuals face in managing their anger—leading to excessive, intense or misdirected anger that can harm relationships, work and overall well-being. This can manifest as verbal or physical aggression, passive-aggressive behavior or even self-destructive tendencies. Unchecked anger can have serious consequences, affecting not only personal relationships but also mental and physical health.
Given that uncontrolled anger can lead to excessive conflicts, damaged relationships and even escalate to violence, the importance of addressing anger issues cannot be overstated. Anger management is an essential skill, and is necessary for preserving relationships, achieving personal growth and maintaining a good quality of life.
The Anger Management Scale (AMS) is a valuable tool in assessing and addressing anger management problems. By measuring tendencies to escalate situations and place blame on others, the AMS serves to quantify individuals' anger management abilities. With this scale, individuals can grasp where their unresolved anger appears most often in their lives, and in turn, take the necessary steps to control it.
You can take this test here. Follow all of the steps to receive your results.
References: Stith, S. M. & Hamby, S. L. (2002). The Anger Management Scale: Development and preliminary psychometric properties. Violence and Victims, 17(4), 383–402. DOI: 10.1891/vivi.17.4.383.33683