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Interaction Tactics Questionnaire

Interaction Tactics Questionnaire Test

See how you typically build relationships, through competition or collaboration, in just 2 minutes. Ten quick items give clear, practical insight to improve communication, teamwork, and coaching outcomes.

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example score

5/10

Confrontation (C)

Measures how strongly a person tends to insist on their own position in interactions, even when it conflicts with others' interests.

Cooperative

Balanced

Confrontational

0 – 3: Cooperative | 4 – 6: Balanced | 7 – 10: Confrontational

A score of 5 indicates a balanced approach, with some willingness to assert your position while still leaving room for compromise.

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5/10

Collaboration (C)

Measures the tendency to seek mutually beneficial solutions by considering all parties’ interests during interaction.

Limited collaboration

Balanced collaboration

Strong collaboration

0 – 3: Limited collaboration | 4 – 7: Balanced collaboration | 8 – 10: Strong collaboration

A score of 5 suggests a balanced collaborative style, with a moderate inclination to look for joint solutions while still keeping personal priorities in view.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Team leads and managers

41%OF USERS

They take it to see whether they default to confrontation or cooperation and how that shapes team dynamics and conflicts.

Coaching and training clients

34%OF USERS

They use it as a quick self-check to spot their typical interaction style and set clear goals for improving communication.

Couples and close partners

25%OF USERS

They take it to understand how they negotiate, argue, and compromise so conversations feel less like a battle.

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

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Confrontation (C)

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5.9

Normal range

4.5 — 7.2

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Collaboration (C)

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3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for a typical interaction style in relationship-building. It indicates whether responses tend to be competitive, cooperative, or mixed across situations.

How is the questionnaire structured?

It contains 10 brief situational items about behavior and reactions. Most people complete it in about 2 minutes.

How should items be answered?

Select the option that best reflects usual behavior, not an ideal response. Use first impressions and answer consistently across items.

How are results interpreted?

Scores summarize the dominant strategy used in interactions, such as confrontation, compromise, or cooperation. Results describe tendencies and do not provide a diagnosis.

What are common uses of the results?

They are used in coaching, training, and personal development to identify patterns that affect communication. They can also support team discussions about collaboration and conflict management.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Interaction Tactics Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is designed to assess typical interpersonal approaches in situations that involve differences in goals or interests. The Interaction Tactics Questionnaire provides a brief self-report snapshot of how an individual tends to manage disagreement and coordinate with others in everyday interactions.

Developed by Kenneth W. Thomas and Ralph H. Kilmann, it consists of 10 items and takes about 2 minutes to complete. Responses are intended to support clinical or consultative discussion of the respondent’s preferred interaction style, such as prioritizing one’s own position versus seeking collaboration or compromise. Results from the Interaction Tactics Questionnaire should be interpreted in context and integrated with other relevant assessment information rather than used as a stand-alone diagnostic indicator.

Author: Kenneth W. Thomas, Ralph H. Kilmann

Literature: Fisher, R., Ury, W., & Patton, B. Getting to yes: Negotiating agreement without giving in. Penguin Books. 1991.

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