Type-A Personality

This test assesses whether you possess the hallmark behavioral characteristics of the Type A Personality. These include hostility, impatience, difficulty expressing emotions, competitiveness, drive, perfectionism and an unhealthy dependence on external rewards such as wealth, status, or power. The results from our Type A Personality test are intended to reveal whether your tendency is closer to the rushed, continuously stressed-out Type A, or the more laid-back Type B Personality. This information will provide important knowledge about your potential for heart disease and other negative health effects known to result from certain aspects of the Type A behavior pattern (TABP).

Examine the following statements and indicate how often you feel that way. Please answer as honestly as possible in order to get the most accurate results.