High general anger : Correlates and treatment

摘要: Abstract Two studies on high general anger are reported. In Study 1 Ss reported significantly more anger, situational anger-related physiological arousal, frequency and intensity of daily anxiety than low S s. response to provocation, heart rates (HRs) did not differ, but s state tendencies be verbally physically antagonistic lowered tendency cope constructively. A regression revealed that anxiety, coping through verbal antagonism, average level entered the accounted for 70% variance. 2, was treated with a relaxation skills intervention. Compared controls, less physical antagonism greater constructive when provoked. These gains were maintained at 5-week 1-year follow-ups. Groups differ HR provoked, ratings or trait anxiety. One-year follow-up, however, lower Results discussed in terms characteristics s, role usefulness self-control approaches reduction.