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Perceptual-Interactive Competence Assessment

Perceptual-Interactive Competence Assessment Test

See how ready you are to read others and work well in small groups in about 6 minutes. Get a nuanced profile that spots connectors and highlights who may benefit from teamwork coaching.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

17/25

Social Activity (SA)

Measures initiative, motivation, and effectiveness in engaging with others during collaborative interactions.

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5 – 10: Low | 11 – 19: Moderate | 20 – 25: High

A score of 17 indicates a moderate level of social activity, suggesting generally steady participation and initiative in group interactions with room to increase engagement when needed.

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15/25

Social Adaptability (SA)

Social adaptability reflects satisfaction with one’s role in a group, the quality of interpersonal relationships, and behavioral flexibility in social situations.

Low adaptability

Moderate adaptability

High adaptability

5 – 10: Low adaptability | 11 – 19: Moderate adaptability | 20 – 25: High adaptability

A score of 15 indicates moderate social adaptability, suggesting generally workable relationships and flexibility with some situations where adjustment in group interaction may be needed.

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19/25

Social Autonomy (SA)

Social autonomy measures how independently and confidently a person maintains their stance and organizes their contribution within collaborative work.

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Moderate

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5 – 11: Low | 12 – 19: Moderate | 20 – 25: High

A score of 19 indicates a moderate level of social autonomy, suggesting generally confident participation in teamwork with some reliance on group direction in more complex situations.

example score

15/25

Mutual Influence (MI)

Measures how much a person is influenced by others in a group and their capacity for self-reflection and adjusting behavior based on feedback.

Low receptiveness

Moderate receptiveness

High receptiveness

5 – 10: Low receptiveness | 11 – 19: Moderate receptiveness | 20 – 25: High receptiveness

A score of 15 indicates a moderate level of mutual influence, suggesting the person is generally open to others’ input and can adjust, though flexibility may vary by situation.

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20/25

Mutual Understanding (MU)

Measures the degree of shared understanding in a group, including conflict level, common interests, and the ability to grasp another person’s viewpoint.

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5 – 10: Low | 11 – 19: Moderate | 20 – 25: High

A score of 20 falls in the High range, suggesting strong empathy and effective conflict resolution that support mutual understanding in group interactions.

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9/25

Mutual Understanding (MU)

Mutual Understanding measures how accurately you perceive and interpret interaction partners’ personal characteristics during collaboration.

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5 – 10: Low | 11 – 19: Moderate | 20 – 25: High

A score of 9 falls in the Low range, suggesting less consistent accuracy in understanding others’ traits during interaction.

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74/155

Communicative Interactivity Level (CIL)

This scale measures how effectively a person initiates and maintains communication and interaction in social situations.

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31 – 125: Low | 126 – 155: High

A score of 74 falls in the Low range, suggesting communication and interaction may require more effort and may be less consistent in group settings.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Project team members

41%OF USERS

People joining short-term or cross-functional projects use it to gauge how well they can read others, integrate viewpoints, and collaborate fast.

Team leads and managers

34%OF USERS

Leaders take it to spot strengths and gaps in interaction readiness so they can shape roles, communication norms, and coaching plans.

Students in group courses

25%OF USERS

Learners use it to understand how prepared they are for group work, peer feedback, and resolving disagreements in class teams.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Benchmarking

See How You Compare

Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.

Social Activity (SA)

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Normal range

11.6 — 18.5

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Social Adaptability (SA)

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15.4

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11.9 — 18.9

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Social autonomy (Sa)

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11.2 — 16.9

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Interaction (I)

Average

13.5

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10 — 17

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Mutual Understanding (MU)

Average

13.5

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10.7 — 16.3

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Mutual Understanding (MU)

Average

13.2

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10.4 — 16

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Level of communicative interactivity (Loci)

Average

99.1

Normal range

81 — 117.2

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155

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures readiness to perceive others’ viewpoints and to engage effectively in small-group interaction. Results reflect strengths and limits in adapting to partners during teamwork.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents and adults working or studying in small groups, including temporary project teams. It can be used in educational and workplace settings.

How long does it take to complete, and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 6 minutes. The questionnaire includes 31 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical behavior in group situations. Answer all items and avoid overthinking individual questions.

How should results be interpreted and used?

Scores indicate overall readiness and profile differences related to perspective-taking and interaction skills. Results may be used to guide team formation and to identify areas for targeted skills training.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Diagnosis of Perceptual-Interactive Competence Test

Perceptual-Interactive Competence Assessment Test

social competence

This self-report measure is designed to evaluate interpersonal perception and interactive readiness in small-group contexts. The Perceptual-Interactive Competence Assessment is intended to help characterize how individuals attend to others’ perspectives and adapt their behavior during collaboration. It is attributed to Albert Bandura.

The instrument includes 31 items and typically requires about 6 minutes to complete. Results may be used to inform discussion of strengths and areas for development related to perspective-taking and interactional effectiveness in educational or workplace settings. The Perceptual-Interactive Competence Assessment is not a substitute for a comprehensive clinical evaluation and should be interpreted in conjunction with relevant history, context, and other assessment data.

Author: Albert Bandura

Literature: Hargie, O. Skilled interpersonal communication: Research, theory and practice. Routledge. 2011.

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