Type-A and Type-B Behavior
Friedman and Rosenman (1974) described the personality patterns they called Type-A and Type-B behavior. Indicate whether each statement is T (true) or F (false) for you.
1. I don't let people know when I am angry.
True
False
2. Most people are generally selfish and self-centered.
True
False
3. Other people consider me a relaxed person.
True
False
4. I feel anxious whenever I am idle.
True
False
5. I usually can trust the people I work with.
True
False
6. I think people are basically good.
True
False
7. I become irritated when I must wait for something.
True
False
8. I stay calm in emergency situations.
True
False
9. I am usually patient while waiting for someone.
True
False
10. I tend to keep my feelings to myself.
True
False
11. I enjoy working against deadlines.
True
False
12. It is important to take vacations regularly.
True
False
13. I tend to concentrate on one problem at a time.
True
False
14. I really can't trust other people.
True
False
15. Other people have mentioned my hostility.
True
False
16. I listen to the ideas of other people.
True
False
17. I often race against time even when there is no reason to.
True
False
18. I often feel suspicious toward others.
True
False
19. I do not work well under deadlines.
True
False
20. I try to relax when things slow down.
True
False

0--15 Definite Type-B
20--35 Type-B
40--60 Both Type-A and Type-B traits
65--80 Type-A
85--100 Definite Type-A

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