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Nonverbal Behavior Strategies in Conflict Situations

Nonverbal Behavior Strategies in Conflict Situations Test

In 3 minutes, learn your nonverbal conflict style and how you respond under tension. Fast, 15 items, ideal for coaching or teams to improve communication and reduce drama.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

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4/9

Manipulative (M)

Measures how often a person uses indirect or controlling nonverbal influence to gain an advantage during conflict.

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Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 9: High

A score of 4 indicates a moderate tendency to use subtle pressure or selective information in conflict, without it being a dominant style.

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3/9

Defensive-Insecure (D)

Measures the extent to which you respond to conflict with guarded, self-protective nonverbal behavior and inward withdrawal.

Low defensiveness

Moderate defensiveness

High defensiveness

0 – 3: Low defensiveness | 4 – 5: Moderate defensiveness | 6 – 9: High defensiveness

A score of 3 suggests low defensiveness, meaning you are generally able to stay relatively open and less self-protective in tense moments.

example score

3/9

Competitive/Confrontational (C)

Measures the tendency to use firm, dominant nonverbal behavior to confront and compete during conflict.

Low competitiveness

Moderate competitiveness

High competitiveness

0 – 3: Low competitiveness | 4 – 5: Moderate competitiveness | 6 – 9: High competitiveness

A score of 3 indicates low competitiveness, suggesting you rarely rely on dominant or confrontational nonverbal signals in tense moments.

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4/9

Neutral-Independent (N)

Measures the tendency to respond to conflict with detached, observant self-control rather than a clearly expressed stance.

Low detachment

Moderate detachment

High detachment

0 – 3: Low detachment | 4 – 5: Moderate detachment | 6 – 9: High detachment

A score of 4 suggests a moderately neutral-independent style, with some distancing and careful self-control while evaluating the situation.

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5/9

Collaborative (C)

Measures how strongly you use a cooperative, partner-oriented nonverbal style during conflict (open engagement, direct eye contact, and peacemaking signals).

Low partnering

Moderate partnering

High partnering

0 – 3: Low partnering | 4 – 6: Moderate partnering | 7 – 9: High partnering

A score of 5 indicates a moderate tendency to use cooperative, open nonverbal behaviors in conflict while still showing room to shift into other strategies depending on the situation.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Couples and family communicators

41%OF USERS

People in close relationships who want to recognize their silent reactions in arguments and reduce recurring tension.

Team leaders and managers

34%OF USERS

Supervisors who need to handle disagreements at work and improve how they come across nonverbally under pressure.

Coaches and psychologists

25%OF USERS

Practitioners who use quick diagnostics to spot clients’ conflict patterns and plan targeted skill-building.

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Manipulative (M)

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2.6 — 5.4

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Defensive-insecure (D)

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5.1 — 7.9

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Conflictual/Competitive (C)

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6.3

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4.7 — 7.9

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Neutral-independent (N)

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6.5

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5 — 8

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Affiliate (A)

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6.4

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5 — 7.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this test measure?

It measures common nonverbal response patterns during tension and conflict. Results are grouped into five strategies that reflect typical silent behavior under stress.

Which strategies are included in the results?

The five strategies are Collaborative, Neutral-independent, Competitive/conflictual, Defensive-insecure, and Manipulative. Each strategy represents a distinct way of signaling, positioning, and responding without words.

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

Estimated completion time is about 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 15 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical behavior in real conflict situations. Use an overall pattern across situations rather than a single recent event.

How should the results be used?

Results support reflection, coaching, or clinical discussion by highlighting strengths and limits in conflict behavior. They do not provide a diagnosis and should be interpreted in context.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Nonverbal Behavior Strategies in Conflict Situations Test

behavior in conflict

This brief self-report measure examines typical nonverbal response patterns during interpersonal tension and disagreement. Nonverbal Behavior Strategies in Conflict Situations is intended to help identify how individuals tend to communicate and regulate themselves without words in conflict contexts.

The instrument consists of 15 items and takes about 3 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to rate their usual reactions, yielding a profile of common nonverbal strategies that may include collaborative, detached/independent, competitive, defensive/insecure, and indirectly controlling approaches. Developed by Albert Mehrabian, Nonverbal Behavior Strategies in Conflict Situations may be used to support clinical formulation, feedback, and skills-focused intervention planning related to communication and conflict management.

Author: Albert Mehrabian

Literature: Deutsch, M., Coleman, P. T., & Marcus, E. C. (Eds.). The handbook of conflict resolution: Theory and practice. Jossey-Bass. 2006.

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