Conflict Mode Questionnaire

This test was inspired by the Thomas-Kilmann conflict modes study but has completely different pairs of statements, scoring algorithm, and result scales. Its results give a fairly accurate picture of how a person tends to react in different conflict situations.

The authors of the test believed that people should not aim to avoid conflicts but manage them competently. They identified two key dimensions that define how people approach conflict:

• the degree to which a person tries to satisfy the needs of others;
• the degree to which a person tries to meet their own interests during a conflict.

Understanding your own conflict tendencies can help you navigate or prevent difficult situations.

All six conflict modes have their place in different situations, and each reflects a distinct set of interpersonal skills.