1. Anger Screening Test
Please read the following items. Circle YES if an item applies to your more often than not. Circle NO if an item does not apply to you more often than not.
YES NO “I deny my feelings and pout.”
 YES NO “When I have an argument, I see the other person as wrong and therefore deserving of punishment.”
YES NO “I am convinced that I am entirely right and the other person is entirely wrong. Truth and justice are always on my side.”
 YES NO “When someone disagrees with me, I write them off.”
 YES NO “I feel like I’m in a battle. If one person wins, the other must be a loser.”
 YES NO “When an argument or disagreement occurs, I give up or blame the other person and then see myself as an innocent victim.”   
If you answered YES to one or more items, you may benefit from speaking with a counselor. You may contact me at for free and confidential assessment, counseling, or referral services.
*Disclaimer: This screening test is not appropriate for, and should not be completed by, persons under age 18. This screening test is not a substitute for a complete evaluation, but it can help you learn if your symptoms are consistent with hidden anger. For an accurate diagnosis of ant mental health condition, you should seek an evaluation from a qualified mental health professional. If you’re experiencing a potentially life-threatening problem, please call 911 or go to your nearest
Copyright 2010 Dr. John W. Wilson, PsyD