Questionnaire for Identifying Interaction Positions, IPO Test - the question form
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1. I prefer to get through life without taking revenge on other people.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
2. In a conflict, I never back down and will try by any means to win and come out on top.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
3. If someone hurts or offends me, I will not let it go and will make sure to get back at them.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
4. If I want to get something from someone, I can put pressure on them.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
5. To ultimately achieve success or maintain harmony in relationships, I can be patient.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
6. I have had to pressure other people to do what I believe is right.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
7. I can easily manipulate other people.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
8. Other people’s worries and concerns do not affect me, except those of my closest people.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
9. If I am confident that I am right, I can get other people to admit it.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
10. I prefer to go along with other people’s opinions, even when they conflict with my own, because it feels easier that way.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
11. In life, it is always possible to manage without coercion if a person is engaged and motivated.
Completely agree
Mostly agree
Agree and disagree equally
Disagree
12. When I feel like swearing at someone or even hitting them, I can control my anger and aggression.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
13. When I feel someone is trying to manipulate me, I respond in kind.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
14. In a difficult life situation, I accept the circumstances and do not take active steps.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
15. If necessary, I can impose my opinion on other people.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
16. In difficult life circumstances, it is better to be patient than to try to change them.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
17. If I want another person to like me and trust me, I can almost always achieve this by using my communication skills.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
18. It is wrong to manipulate other people; however, in some situations it is unavoidable.
Strongly agree
Mostly agree
Agree and disagree equally
Disagree
19. I am able to forgive other people, despite the harm they have caused me.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
20. I am able to subtly play on other people's feelings.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
21. If I see that someone needs help, I provide it even if I am not asked.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
22. If necessary, I can flatter another person without genuinely liking them.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
23. I try to resolve any conflict situation peacefully and show willingness to cooperate with the other side.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
24. If it benefits me, I can deceive another person or deliberately mislead them.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
25. I find it easy to get other people to follow my wishes and interests.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
26. When I am angry, I may shout at another person or even hit them.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
27. I try not to get involved in events if I feel that my involvement would threaten my well-being.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
28. I can always tell who is weaker than me, and I use my superiority to get what I want.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
29. I refrain from punishing other people, even when they deserve it.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
30. To get another person to do what I want, I can use flattery.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
31. In a tense or conflict situation, I am able to compromise.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
32. I tend to avoid situations that involve risk.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
33. To get what I want, I can intimidate another person.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
34. I can control my negative emotions and aggressive impulses.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
35. I can identify other people’s weaknesses and use them skillfully to achieve my goals.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
36. I live by the principle: "Do what you want, just leave me alone."
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
37. I have never resisted people who have a higher social position than mine, even when they were wrong and unfair to me.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
38. In life, I try to go with the flow and never against it.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
39. I accept all of life’s setbacks as a given and do not protest against them.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
40. I can make another person do what I think needs to be done.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
1. I prefer to live without seeking revenge on others.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
2. In a conflict situation, I do not back down; I try by any means to win and come out on top.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
3. If someone has offended me, I will not let it go and will make sure to get back at the person.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
4. If I want to get something from someone, I can put pressure on them.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
5. To ultimately achieve success or maintain harmony in relationships, I can be patient.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
6. In my life, I have had to pressure other people to do what I consider to be right.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
7. I find it easy to manipulate other people.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
8. Other people's worries and concerns do not affect me, except those of my closest people.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
9. If I am confident that I am right, I can get other people to admit it.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
10. I prefer to go along with others' opinions, even when they conflict with mine, because it feels more comfortable.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
11. In life, it is always possible to do without coercion if a person is engaged and motivated.
Strongly agree
Agree more than disagree
Agree and disagree equally
Disagree
12. When I feel like insulting someone or even hitting them, I am able to control my anger and aggression.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
13. When I feel someone is trying to manipulate me, I respond in the same way.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
14. In a difficult life situation, I accept the circumstances and do not take active steps.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
15. If necessary, I can impose my opinion on other people.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
16. In difficult life circumstances, it is better to be patient than to try to change them.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
17. If I want another person to like me and trust me, I can almost always achieve this by using my communication skills.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
18. Manipulating other people is wrong; however, in some situations it is necessary.
Strongly agree
Mostly agree
Agree and disagree equally
Disagree
19. I am able to forgive other people despite the harm they have done to me.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
20. I can subtly play on other people's feelings.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
21. If I see that another person needs help, I provide it even if I am not asked.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
22. If necessary, I can flatter another person without genuinely liking them.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
23. I try to resolve any conflict situation peacefully and show a willingness to cooperate with the other party.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
24. If it benefits me, I can deceive another person or deliberately mislead them.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
25. It is not very difficult for me to get other people to go along with what I want and what interests me.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
26. When I am angry, I may yell at another person or even hit them.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
27. I try not to get involved in situations if I feel that getting involved would threaten my well-being.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
28. I can usually tell who is weaker than me, and I use my superiority to get what I want.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
29. I refrain from punishing other people, even if they deserve it.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
30. To get another person to do what I want, I can flatter them.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
31. In a tense or conflict situation, I am able to compromise.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
32. I tend to avoid situations that involve risk.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
33. To get what I want, I can intimidate another person.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
34. I can control my negative emotions and aggressive impulses.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
35. I can identify other people’s weaknesses and use them skillfully to achieve my goals.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
36. I follow the principle: "Do what you want, just leave me alone."
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
37. I have never resisted people who have a higher social status than mine, even when they were wrong and treated me unfairly.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
38. In life, I try to go with the flow and never against it.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
39. I accept whatever life brings as a given and do not resist it.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
40. I can make another person do what I believe needs to be done.
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never