ARE YOU TYPE A OR TYPE B

This test will help you develop insights into you own tendencies toward Type A or Type B
behavior patterns. Answer the questions honestly about either your job or your school (whichever
requires the most time each week).

Highlight the number that indicates how well these statements Almost Usually Seldom Never True
describe you. Always True True
True
1. I do not like to wait for other people to complete their work A B C D
before I can proceed with mine
2. I hate to wait in most lines A B C D

3. People tell me that I tend to get irritated to easily A B C D

4. Whenever possible I try to make activities competitive A B C D

5. I have a tendency to rush into work that needs to be done before A B C D

knowing the procedure I will use to complete the job
A B C D
6. Even when I go on vacation, I usually take some work with me.
A B C D
7. When I make a mistake, it is usually because I have rushed into
the job before completely planning it through
A B C D
8. I feel guilty about taking time off from work
9. People tell me I have a bad temper when it comes to competitive A B C D
situations
10. I tend to lose my temper when I am under a lot of pressure A B C D
11. Whenever possible, I will attempt to complete two or more A B C D
tasks at once
12. I tend to race against the clock A B C D
13. I have no patience with lateness A B C D
14. I catch myself rushing when there is no need A B C D

SCORING-SCORE YOUR RESULTS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING KEY

Time Urgency: One point for every A or B answer in items 1,2,8,12,13 and 14. Total Pts: A – 1, B - 1
(An intense sense of time urgency to race against the clock, even when there is little reason to.)

Competiveness and Hostility: One point for every A or B answer in items 3,4,9,and 10 Total Pts: B –2
(Inappropriate aggression and hostility reveals itself in a person who is excessively competitive and who cannot
do anything for fun.)

Polyphasic behavior: One point for every A or B answer in items 6 and 11. Total Pts: A – 1, B – 1
(This refers to the tendency to undertake two or more tasks simultaneously at inappropriate times. It usually
results in wasted time due to the inability to complete the tasks)

Goal Directedness without planning: One point for every A or B answer for items 5 and 7. Total Pts: B - 2
(This refers to the tendency of an individual to rush into work without really knowing how to accomplish the
desired result. Usually results in incomplete work with many errors.

TOTAL SCORE = 6 If your score is 5 or greater, you possess some basic components of
Type A personality
ONLINE TEST
http://www.psych.uncc.edu/pagoolka/TypeAB.html

Copy and Paste results here.

Type A personality is characterized by a constant feeling of working against the clock

and a strong sense of competitiveness. Individuals with a Type A personality generally
experience a higher stress level, hate failure and find it difficult to stop working, even
when they have achieved their goals.

Type B personality is characterized by a relaxed, patient, and easy-going nature.

Individuals with a Type B personality work steadily, enjoying achievements, but do not
tend to become stress when goals are not achieved.