Are You Type A?
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A Type A personality describes people who tend to be more hard-driving, competitive, ambitious, impatient, perfectionistic, achievement-oriented, and a bit aggressive. Type B individuals tend to be more flexible, creative, and low-stress. The concept emerged from cardiologists who believed that Type A people may be more prone to heart disease; today, this model is seen as flawed and oversimplified, yet the framework can be helpful for some. This test can show where you fall on the spectrum.
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Who Is This Test For?
This test is for anyone who wants to explore facets of their personality. It’s designed for adults and is not intended to be prescriptive.
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Sources
Jenkins, C. D., et al. Jenkins Activity Survey.
Haynes, S. G., et al. Framing Heart Study: Framingham Type A Scale.
Goldberg, L. R., et al. The International Personality Item Pool.
Frost, R. O., et al. Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale–Brief.
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