Interaction Style Test

See whether you relate to others with more softness or firmness in about 3 minutes. Get clear insights to reduce friction, handle conflict, and communicate with more confidence in 11 questions.

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6/11

Interaction Style (IS)

This scale measures your typical communication approach on a continuum from soft, accommodating interaction to firm, directive interaction.

Soft & flexible

Balanced

Firm & directive

0 – 4: Soft & flexible | 5 – 7: Balanced | 8 – 11: Firm & directive

A score of 6 falls in the Balanced range, suggesting you can combine cooperation with assertiveness depending on the situation.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Team leaders and managers

41%OF USERS

They take it to see whether they come across as too firm or too soft and to adjust their tone when motivating people or handling conflict.

Couples and close friends

34%OF USERS

They use it to understand how each person compromises or stands their ground, helping them talk through disagreements without escalating.

Coaching and therapy clients

25%OF USERS

They take it to spot their default interaction pattern and practice more effective communication habits in everyday relationships.

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Interaction Style (IS)

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5.9

Normal range

4.4 — 7.4

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the typical communication approach used in relationships, ranging from softer, accommodating responses to firmer, position-holding responses. It reflects the interaction style that tends to appear in contact with others.

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

Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. It contains 11 questions.

How should responses be selected?

Choose the option that best matches usual behavior in everyday interactions. Respond to all items without spending excessive time on any single question.

How should the results be interpreted?

Results indicate a general tendency toward compromise or firmness in interaction. They are intended for self-understanding and communication planning rather than for diagnosis.

How can the results be used in practice?

They can guide adjustments in tone, boundaries, and negotiation strategy to reduce conflict and improve coordination. They may also support goal-setting in coaching, counseling, or psychotherapy.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Interaction Style Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief self-report measure is designed to characterize an individual’s typical interpersonal approach in everyday interactions. Interaction Style provides a snapshot of whether a person tends to engage others in a more accommodating versus more firm manner across common social situations.

The instrument includes 11 items and generally takes about 3 minutes to complete. Items are typically summed or interpreted to yield an overall profile of interpersonal style that may be useful for clinical formulation, communication-focused interventions, or psychoeducational feedback. A version of this measure has been attributed to Robert F. Bales.

Author: Robert F. Bales

Literature: Tannen, D. Talking from 9 to 5: Women and men at work. William Morrow. 1994.

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