Horne–Ostberg Chronotype Test
take the test1. I seldom strike back, even if someone hits me first.
2. I sometimes spread gossip about people I don't like.
3. Unless somebody asks me in a nice way, I won't do what they want.
4. I lose my temper easily but get over it quickly.
5. I don't seem to get what's coming to me.
6. I know that people tend to talk about me behind my back.
7. When I disapprove of my friends' behavior, I let them know it.
8. The few times I have cheated, I have suffered unbearable feelings of remorse.
9. Once in a while, I cannot control my urge to harm others.
10. I never get mad enough to throw things.
Why does the test measure "Guilt"? Is that a form of aggression?
Buss and Durkee included this scale because guilt is viewed as a form of auto-aggression—anger directed toward oneself. While it often acts as an internal "brake" for outward rage, it simultaneously creates significant psychological tension and distress.
What level of aggression is considered healthy?
A healthy level of aggression is necessary for defending boundaries, competing, and achieving goals. It only becomes a problem when scores significantly deviate from the statistical norm, becoming destructive to the individual or their social environment.
How does the hostility index affect close relationships?
A high hostility index (composed of "Resentment" and "Suspicion" scales) leads an individual to perceive hidden malicious intent in a partner's actions. This fosters an atmosphere of constant distrust and emotional strain, even in the absence of overt conflicts.
