Clinical Anger Scale – CAS
A 21-item self-report instrument designed to measure the clinical symptoms and intensity of anger.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Clinical Anger Scale – CAS was developed by William E. Snell Jr., S. Gum, R. L. Shuck, J. A. Mosley, & T. L. Hite (1995). It is designed to measure Clinical Anger. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 21 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Statement A, 1 = Statement B, 2 = Statement C, 3 = Statement D.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 63. Interpretation guidelines:
- Minimal clinical anger: 0 – 13
- Mild clinical anger: 14 – 19
- Moderate clinical anger: 20 – 28
- Severe clinical anger: 29 – 63
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.94.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.