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Aggression Test: See How You Handle Anger

Quick, free aggression quiz to spot your triggers. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Rakesh ShauUpdated Aug 26, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This quick aggression test helps you see how you handle anger, spot triggers, and notice patterns in your reactions. For more insight, explore the what triggers my anger quiz, check broader habits with the anger issues quiz, or check how reactive you feel with the short temper test.

Which of the following best describes aggression?
Any form of competition
Uncontrolled emotional outbursts
Acts of self-defense
Any behavior intended to harm another physically or psychologically
Aggression is defined as behavior intended to harm another physically or psychologically. .
What is a common emotional trigger for anger?
Contentment
Feeling happy
Boredom
Perceived injustice or unfair treatment
Anger often arises from the perception of injustice or unfairness in a situation. .
Which of the following is an example of passive aggression?
Physical assault
Giving someone the silent treatment
Openly criticizing someone
Yelling at a coworker
Silent treatment is a classic form of passive aggression where hostility is expressed indirectly. .
What part of the brain is most associated with aggression?
Amygdala
Hippocampus
Occipital lobe
Cerebellum
The amygdala plays a key role in processing threats and initiating aggressive responses. .
What does the "fight-or-flight" response describe?
Automatic physiological reaction to a perceived threat
Choosing peaceful resolution
Social bonding under stress
Sleep response to danger
The fight-or-flight response is an automatic reaction regulated by the sympathetic nervous system in response to threats. .
Which scale is commonly used to measure aggression in psychology?
Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
Beck Depression Inventory
The Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire is a widely used self-report tool for measuring aggression. .
Which behavior is considered direct aggression?
Ignoring a friend
Spreading rumors behind someone's back
Punching someone in the arm
Failing to respond to emails
Direct aggression involves overt physical or verbal actions intended to harm. .
What is the primary characteristic of hostile aggression?
Driven by self-defense
Motivated by anger and desire to harm
Accidental harm
Planned and goal-oriented
Hostile aggression is impulsive and driven by anger, aiming to hurt the target. .
What does the frustration-aggression hypothesis propose?
Frustration reduces aggressive tendencies
Frustration leads to aggression when goal-directed behavior is blocked
Aggression only occurs in social contexts
Aggression always results in frustration
The frustration-aggression hypothesis suggests that aggression is a result of blocking or frustrating a person's goal-directed behavior. .
Which neurotransmitter is linked to aggressive behavior?
Glutamate
GABA
Dopamine
Serotonin
Research shows low levels of serotonin are associated with increased impulsive aggression. .
What is the role of the amygdala in aggression?
Processes threats and initiates aggressive responses
Controls language processing
Manages long-term memory
Regulates motor coordination
The amygdala assesses threats and triggers appropriate aggressive or defensive actions. .
What type of aggression is motivated by achieving a goal?
Hostile aggression
Passive aggression
Instrumental aggression
Reactive aggression
Instrumental aggression is deliberate and used as a means to an end rather than driven purely by emotion. .
How does social learning theory explain aggression?
Aggression is a natural instinct
People learn aggressive behavior by observing and imitating others
Aggression occurs only in solitude
It results from genetic predispositions
Social learning theory holds that individuals acquire aggressive behaviors through observation, imitation, and reinforcement. .
What is the main purpose of the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire?
Diagnose mental disorders
Assess cognitive abilities
Determine personality type
Measure various dimensions of aggression in individuals
The Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire assesses physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility. .
Which hormone increase is often associated with aggression?
Testosterone
Insulin
Melatonin
Oxytocin
Elevated testosterone levels have been linked to higher aggression in both human and animal studies. .
What is cognitive appraisal in the context of anger?
Numbing emotional responses
Recording memories
Evaluation of a situation that triggers an emotional response
Controlling muscle movements
Cognitive appraisal involves interpreting events, which then affects the intensity and type of emotional response, such as anger. .
Which model explains the interaction between personal and situational factors in aggression?
General Aggression Model
Cognitive Dissonance Model
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Social Identity Theory
The General Aggression Model integrates personal traits and situational variables to predict aggressive behavior. .
In the General Aggression Model, what comes first?
Appraisal and decision processes
Internal state changes
Behavioral outcomes
Person and situation inputs
According to the GAM, the initial stage involves inputs such as personal traits and situational context before internal state changes. .
How does desensitization affect aggression?
Enhances empathy
Causes immediate fear
Eliminates all aggressive tendencies
Reduces emotional responsiveness leading to increased aggressive behavior
Repeated exposure to aggressive stimuli can reduce emotional arousal and increase the likelihood of aggressive responses. .
What is reactive aggression?
Impulsive response to perceived threat or provocation
Aggression via social manipulation
Aggression expressed passively
Planned aggression for a specific goal
Reactive aggression is a spontaneous, angry response to provocation or threat without planning. .
Which intervention focuses on changing thought patterns to reduce aggression?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Exposure therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy
Psychoanalysis
Cognitive-behavioral therapy aims to alter maladaptive thoughts that lead to aggressive behavior. .
How does serotonin affect impulsive aggression?
High serotonin levels cause aggression
Serotonin has no effect
Low serotonin levels increase impulsivity and aggression
Serotonin only affects mood, not aggression
Studies link low central serotonin activity with higher rates of impulsive and aggressive behavior. .
Which brain imaging technique can assess aggression-related neural circuits?
Ultrasound
Functional MRI
X-ray
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Functional MRI measures brain activity and can identify circuits associated with aggression. .
What is displacement in aggression?
Suppressing emotions permanently
Sharing feelings openly
Physical removal of anger
Redirecting aggression from source to a safer target
Displacement involves shifting aggressive impulses from the original source to a less threatening target. .
According to the General Aggression Model, what distinguishes input variables from routes?
Input variables include personal and situational factors that precede internal processes known as routes
Routes refer to external behaviors only
Routes are unrelated to internal states
Input variables are the final behavioral outcome
In the General Aggression Model, inputs are the personal and situational factors that influence internal states via routes such as affect, cognition, and arousal. .
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand the Psychology of Aggression -

    Discover the underlying psychological principles behind aggressive behavior and learn how hostility develops in different contexts.

  2. Identify Types of Aggression -

    Differentiate between various forms of aggression, such as verbal, physical, and passive-aggressive behaviors, to recognize them in yourself and others.

  3. Assess Your Anger Triggers -

    Pinpoint specific situations and stimuli that provoke anger by reflecting on personal responses during the aggression quiz.

  4. Analyze Your Aggression Patterns -

    Evaluate your aggression test results to uncover consistent behavioral trends and emotional reactions in stressful scenarios.

  5. Apply Anger Management Strategies -

    Use tailored insights from the test to develop practical techniques for controlling anger and fostering healthier interpersonal interactions.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Defining Reactive vs. Proactive Aggression -

    Aggression test items often distinguish reactive (impulsive "hot" responses) from proactive (planned "cold" responses), a key concept in the psychology of aggression. Reactive aggression stems from perceived threat or frustration, while proactive aggression is goal-directed and strategic. Use the "Hot vs. Cold" mnemonic to recall these two main types of aggression easily.

  2. Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) -

    The BPAQ is a standardized aggression quiz with 29 items across four subscales: Physical Aggression, Verbal Aggression, Anger, and Hostility (Buss & Perry, 1992). Each statement is rated on a 5-point Likert scale, and subscale scores are summed to gauge overall aggression levels. This tool is widely used in academic research and clinical settings to validate your aggression test results.

  3. Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis -

    Originating from Dollard et al. (1939), this model posits that frustration inevitably produces an aggressive drive, though it may be displaced onto safer targets. For example, road rage often illustrates displaced aggression when drivers can't confront the actual source of frustration. Remember "Frustration Fuels Force" to cement the link between blocked goals and aggressive behavior.

  4. Four Types of Aggression -

    Researchers classify aggression into Physical, Verbal, Relational, and Instrumental types, each reflecting different behaviors and motives. Physical aggression causes bodily harm, verbal uses words, relational harms social social bonds, and instrumental is goal-oriented. Use the acronym "P-V-R-I" (PVRI) to recall Physical, Verbal, Relational, and Instrumental categories during your aggression quiz.

  5. Anger Management & CBT Techniques -

    An effective anger management quiz often incorporates the ABC model: Activating event → Beliefs → Consequences, helping you spot irrational thoughts fueling aggression. Cognitive restructuring and deep-breathing exercises are evidence-based strategies for reducing hostile impulses (Beck, 2011). Practice the "Pause-Reframe-Act" sequence to reinforce calm, intentional responses in heated situations.

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