Aggression Questionnaire (AQ) WPS TEST REPORT Copyright

Aggression Questionnaire (AQ)WPS TEST REPORTCopyright 2000 by Western Psychological Serviceswww.wpspublish.comVersion 1.010Client ID: 000Administration Date: 06/12/00Gender: MaleProcessing Date: 06/12/00Age: 17Examiner ID Number: 000Education (Last Year Completed): 11Examiner Name: SampleEthnicity: WhiteName: SampleUsers of this WPS TEST REPORT should be familiar with the information presented in the AQ Manual(WPS Product No. W-371B). The interpretations provided in this report are hypotheses about the clientthat must be verified against informed clinical judgment.Inconsistent Responding Index (INC)Scale4RawT-ScoreT 20 TAQ Total Score9253Physical Aggression (PHY)3162Verbal Aggression (VER)2370Anger (ANG)1750Hostility (HOS)1034Indirect Aggression (IND)114330 T40 T50 T60 T70 T 80 T.Note: AQ Score ranges are:Very Low: 29T; Low: 30T-39T; Low Average: 40T-44T; Average: 45T-55T; High Average: 56T-59T; High: 60T-69T; Very High: 70T

WPS AQ TEST REPORTID: 000Inconsistent Responding Index (INC)The Inconsistent Responding Index(INC) is a measure of unusual levels ofinconsistency in a person’s responses. INCscores of 5 or greater suggest that the remainingAQ scores may be less accurate than they couldbe because the client responded inconsistently tothe items. This client’s INC score of 4 does notindicate an unusual amount of inconsistency. Thespecific item responses that contribute to thisindividual’s INC score are printed at the end ofthis AQ report.AQ Total ScoreThe AQ Total score is a summarymeasure of the overall level of anger andaggression reported by this client. His AQ Totalscore of 53T is in the average range. Theremaining AQ scores should be examined in lightof this and all other available information tounderstand what kind of experience thisindividual has reported.Physical Aggression (PHY)The Physical Aggression (PHY) score isa measure of the tendency to use physical forcewhen expressing anger or aggression. The PHYscore of 62T for this client is high. If it is not justan attempt to “look tough,” this PHY scoresuggests that the client may find it difficult tocontrol urges toward physical aggression.Conduct disorder, or sadistic or antisocialpersonality characteristics, may be present, andsubstance use may be an additional problem forthis individual. He may also experience difficultyfocusing his attention on one thing andcontrolling impulses in general, and evaluationfor the presence of attention-deficit disordershould be considered.Follow-up activities should focus onlearning and practicing acceptable alternatives tophysical aggression. Focus may need to beplaced on his ability to maintain productiverelationships with authority figures. He may alsobenefit from efforts that help him recognize andovercome his vulnerability to shame-relatedreactions. It is likely that this individual sees hisphysical aggression as being provoked by others.It is important that he learn to take fullPage: 2responsibility for choosing to act in physicallyaggressive ways. To further clarify theinterpretation of this PHY score, the specificitem responses that contribute to it are printed atthe end of this AQ report.Verbal Aggression (VER)The Verbal Aggression (VER) scoremeasures the tendency to be verballyargumentative. This client’s VER score of 70T isvery high. He may feel extremely frustrated or beunder an extreme amount of stress. Follow-upactivities should include evaluation for thepresence of an anxiety disorder. He should beencouraged to learn stress-reduction techniquesand include them in his daily routine.As when the PHY scale score is elevated,a high VER score can signal the presence ofconduct disorder, or sadistic or antisocialpersonality characteristics. Substance use may bean additional problem. High VER scores canalso be a result of neurological impairment.Depending upon this individual’s clinical history,referral for a complete psychological andneurological evaluation may be appropriate.Follow-up with this individual shouldinclude opportunities to learn and practiceconstructive alternatives to nonproductivearguments and verbal assaults. It is veryimportant for this client to become aware of theeffects his verbalizations have on others. Tofurther clarify the interpretation of this VERscore, the specific item responses that contributeto it are printed at the end of this AQ report.Anger (ANG)The AQ Anger (ANG) score measuresanger-related arousal and sense of control. It isthe AQ score that is most responsive to buildingan effective set of coping strategies. The ANGscore of 50T for this client is in the averagerange. His responses suggest that he does notexperience an unusual amount of anger. Tofurther clarify the interpretation of this ANGscore, the specific item responses that contributeto it are printed at the end of this AQ report.Hostility (HOS)The AQ Hostility (HOS) score is a

WPS AQ TEST REPORTID: 000measure of feelings of resentment, suspicion, andalienation—feelings that seriously undermineboth physical and psychological health. TheHOS score of 34T for this client is low. Hereports a good deal less mistrust and alienationthan do most people his age. Although thisprobably reflects a sense of comfort with hiscurrent social surroundings, it can also representa histrionic tendency to distort reality in order toavoid experiencing critical reactions towardothers, even when they are well-justified. Whenthis distortion serves to maintain destructiverelationships or behaviors, it needs to beaddressed. To further clarify the interpretation ofthis HOS score, the specific item responses thatPage: 3contribute to it are printed at the end of this AQreport.Indirect Aggression (IND)The Indirect Aggression (IND) score is ameasure of the tendency to express anger inactions that avoid direct confrontation. The INDscore of 43T for this individual is in the lowaverage range. He appears to be less likely thanmost people his age to use indirect ways ofexpressing aggression, and may be more willingthan most to resolve conflict using ion of this IND score, the specific itemresponses that contribute to it are printed at theend of this AQ report.Inconsistent Responding Pairs:1. My friends say that I argue a lot.22. I let my anger show when I do not get what I want.5 (Completely like me)1 (Not at all like me)9. I wonder why sometimes I feel so bitter about things.29. At times I feel like a bomb ready to explode.1 (Not at all like me)3 (Somewhat like me)10.13.I have threatened people I know.If I’m angry enough, I may mess up someone’s work.3 (Somewhat like me)1 (Not at all like me)23.24.At times I can’t control the urge to hit someone.I get into fights more than most people.5 (Completely like me)3 (Somewhat like me)Physical Aggression Scale Item Responses:8. I may hit someone if he or she provokes me.23. At times I can’t control the urge to hit someone.25. If somebody hits me, I hit back.11. Someone has pushed me so far that I hit him or her.27. If I have to resort to violence to protect my rights, I will.10. I have threatened people I know.24. I get into fights more than most people.17. I have become so mad that I have broken things.Verbal Aggression Scale Item Responses:1. My friends say that I argue a lot.6. I can’t help getting into arguments whenpeople disagree with me.26. I tell my friends openly when I disagree with them.4. I often find myself disagreeing with people.20. When people annoy me, I may tell themwhat I think of them.5 (Completely like me)5 (Completely like me)5 (Completely like me)4 (Very much like me)4 (Very much like me)3 (Somewhat like me)3 (Somewhat like me)2 (A little like me)5 (Completely like me)5 (Completely like me)5 (Completely like me)4 (Very much like me)4 (Very much like me)

WPS AQ TEST REPORTID: 000Anger Scale Item Responses:3. I flare up quickly, but get over it quickly.29. At times I feel like a bomb ready to explode.19. I am a calm person. (reverse scored)32. Some of my friends think I am a hothead.7. At times I get very angry for no good reason.12. I have trouble controlling my temper.22. I let my anger show when I do not get what I want.Hostility Scale Item Responses:28. I do not trust strangers who are too friendly.2. Other people always seem to get the breaks.5. At times I feel I have gotten a raw deal out of life.9. I wonder why sometimes I feel so bitter about things.16. I wonder what people want when they are nice to me.21. I sometimes feel that people are laughing at mebehind my back.31. I know that “friends” talk about me behind my back.33. At times I am so jealous I can’t think of anything else.Indirect Aggression Scale Item Responses:15. When people are bossy, I take my time doing what theywant, just to show them.30. When someone really irritates me, I might give him orher the silent treatment.34. I like to play practical jokes.13. If I’m angry enough, I may mess up someone’s work.14. I have been mad enough to slam a door when leavingsomeone behind in the room.18. I sometimes spread gossip about people I don’t like.Page: 45 (Completely like me)3 (Somewhat like me)2 (A little like me)2 (A little like me)1 (Not at all like me)1 (Not at all like me)1 (Not at all like me)3 (Somewhat like me)1 (Not at all like me)1 (Not at all like me)1 (Not at all like me)1 (Not at all like me)1 (Not at all like me)1 (Not at all like me)1 (Not at all like me)3 (Somewhat like me)3 (Somewhat like me)2 (A little like me)1 (Not at all like me)1 (Not at all like me)1 (Not at all like me)

ID: 000WPS AQ TEST REPORTPage: 5Item 26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.5543331212Response Key1 Not at all like me2 A little like me3 Somewhat like me4 Very much like me5 Completely like me- Missing ResponseNumber of Missing Responses: 0This report was generated based on WPS TEST REPORT Microcomputer Data Entry.END OF REPORT

WPS AQ TEST REPORT ID: 000 Page: 2 Inconsistent Responding Index (INC) The Inconsistent Responding Index (INC) is a measure of unusual levels of inconsistency in a person’s responses. INC scores of 5 or greater suggest that the remaining AQ scores may be less accurate than they could be