Thurstone Temperament Schedule (TTS™)

Understand how people behave, lead, and collaborate.

The TTS™ is a timeless measure of temperament—revealing how individuals express energy, control impulses, interact with others, and stay composed under stress. It provides a powerful lens into interpersonal dynamics, emotional balance, and teamwork potential.

The TTS Helps You:

• Improve collaboration by identifying natural team styles.
• Coach employees and leaders toward greater composure and adaptability.
• Build positive, balanced teams across departments and generations.

Dimensions Measured: Active • Dominant • Impulsive • Reflective • Sociable • Stable
Ideal Applications: Team development, interpersonal coaching, leadership readiness, and stress management.

Dimensions Measured

Active

Definition:
Active measures an individual’s overall energy, initiative, and drive to take action. It reflects a person’s willingness to begin tasks, sustain effort, and maintain productivity without excessive supervision.

Interpretation:
High scores indicate enthusiasm, persistence, and a strong sense of urgency—ideal for dynamic environments where initiative and follow-through are key.
Low scores suggest a more measured pace or preference for routine over fast-moving or ambiguous situations.

Dominant

Definition:
Dominant assesses assertiveness, confidence, and influence in social or work settings. It captures a person’s tendency to lead, persuade, or take charge when direction or decision-making is needed.

Interpretation:
High scorers are decisive, comfortable with authority, and inclined toward leadership or supervisory roles.
Low scorers are more accommodating, cooperative, and supportive in nature—often strong team contributors who thrive under clear leadership.

Impulsive

Definition:
Impulsive measures spontaneity, self-control, and the tendency to act quickly without full deliberation. It reflects the balance between urgency and restraint in everyday decision-making.

Interpretation:
High scores (more impulsive) indicate adaptability and quick responsiveness but may also signal impatience or risk-taking under pressure.
Low scores (more controlled) suggest discipline, reliability, and an ability to pause and evaluate before acting—critical in safety, compliance, and managerial roles.

Reflective

Definition:
Reflective measures thoughtfulness, analytical reasoning, and the habit of considering consequences before making decisions. It describes how much a person values accuracy, insight, and reflection in their approach to problems.

Interpretation:
High scorers are deliberate, detail-oriented, and prone to thoughtful analysis before action—valuable in planning, quality control, and coaching contexts.
Low scorers are more action-oriented and prefer hands-on, immediate engagement over extended analysis.

Sociable

Definition:
Sociable evaluates friendliness, approachability, and the ease of connecting with others. It represents the interpersonal energy an individual brings to collaboration, communication, and teamwork. 

Interpretation:
High scorers are outgoing, expressive, and comfortable in social or customer-facing roles.
Low scorers are more reserved or task-focused but may excel in positions requiring independence, focus, or analytical depth.

Stable

Definition:
Stable measures emotional steadiness, composure, and consistency under pressure. It captures how individuals manage stress, setbacks, and criticism in demanding or uncertain conditions.

Interpretation:
High scorers remain calm, dependable, and balanced when faced with challenges—an asset in leadership, crisis management, and team settings.
Low scorers may show greater emotional variability or reactivity, benefiting from structured support, coaching, or clear communication under stress.

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