Relationships

Conflict Style

What you do the moment a disagreement starts.

⏱ Time: ~2–3 min 📋 Items: 14 questions 🔬 Based on: Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) 🔒 Privacy: 100% In-Browser
14 questions
How this is scored

14 items across directness, collaboration, regulation, and flexibility. A strong score is not about winning; it is about clarity plus repair.

Academic References & Background

  • Thomas, K. W., & Kilmann, R. H. (1974). Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument. Xicom / Consulting Psychologists Press.

1I bring up problems instead of waiting for them to disappear.

2I say what I want even when it may create tension.

3I can give direct feedback without attacking the person.

4I avoid difficult topics until resentment builds.

5I try to understand what both people need before deciding.

6I look for solutions where both sides keep dignity.

7I ask questions before assuming I know the other person's intent.

8I can disagree without feeling the relationship is in danger.

9I stay present during difficult conversations.

10I raise my voice or shut down when conflict gets uncomfortable.

11I can pause before responding when I feel defensive.

12I can compromise without feeling like I lost.

13I change my view when someone gives good evidence.

14I get stuck on proving my point.

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What this test measures

Your answers are scored on 4 dimensions, and the result comes from how they combine:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Conflict Style measure?

What you do the moment a disagreement starts. 14 items across directness, collaboration, regulation, and flexibility. A strong score is not about winning; it is about clarity plus repair.

How is this test scored and how long does it take?

This test contains 14 questions and takes about 2 minutes to complete. All scoring runs instantly in your browser with zero sign-up.

Are my responses and results kept private?

Yes, 100% private. All calculations happen entirely inside your web browser. Your answers never leave your device and are never stored on any server.

Is this a clinical or medical diagnosis?

No. MindType tests are created for self-reflection, personal insight, and education. They do not constitute clinical, psychiatric, or psychological diagnosis.

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