REBT and anger disorders

Abstract

Anger is a subjective, negative emotion that typically arises when one believes they are a victim of injustice or being threatened or attacked. It is associated with rigid, demanding thoughts, increased physiological agitation, and aggressive behaviors. It is considered a basic, primary emotion. It is related to-but distinguishable from-aggression (a behavior), hostility (an attitude), irritability (a physiological mood), and hatred (a cognitively-based dislike).