The Type A Personality Quiz

How 'Type A' Are You? Find Out Now

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Ambitious. Organized. Workaholic. Impatient. Persnickety. Stressed. If some or all of these words describe you, there’s a decent chance that you have been called Type A at one time or another. Or maybe you’re at the other end of the spectrum and consider yourself a Type B.

The Type A Personality Test

If you’re unsure whether or not you’re a Type A personality, this free and fast test can help give you some perspective on how you react to certain situations in your daily life.

Who Is This Type A Personality Test For?

This test is for anyone who might be wondering about Type A tendencies, either their own or those of a friend, coworker, or partner.

Takeaway

Remember, this quiz is for entertainment purposes only. While we may have certain personality quirks or patterns of behavior in certain circumstances, that doesn’t define us. You are more than just a “Type A” or “Type B” personality, even if you answered every question the same way.

This quiz is more of a way for you to think about your life and how you respond to the situations you encounter on a daily basis.

About This Test

The Type A and Type B personality dichotomy was introduced by the cardiologists cardiologists Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman in the 1950s and has since become a household way of thinking about ourselves.

They originally asserted that Type A personality traits were associated with higher levels of stress and health issues.

What This Test Says About Your Personality

While it may be true to some degree that Type A behaviors may lead to more stress and anxiety at times, it’s not set in stone that having these traits will put you at higher risk.

Additionally, there are always strategies available to you in the event that you need to calm down quickly, unwind after a tough day at work, or learn new ways to respond to your environment. Deep breathing, meditation, and other similar methods are well-researched ways to help you de-stress.

Takeaway

You may not always be able to change who you innately are in a significant way, but you can always learn to react in ways that may be better for your mental health and wellness in the long run.

What If I Don’t Like My Result?

Whether your results suggest you’re a Type A, Type B, or somewhere in between, know that nothing is that simple. Even the most Type A or Type B person is not 100% of that 100% of the time. The reality is that all of us have some elements of both types.

Takeaway

The key is finding the balance in your relationships, work life, and daily comings and going that works best for you, and surrounding yourself with friends and loved ones who understand and accept what makes you tick.

If you feel that some of your behaviors or responses to certain situations are causing you too much stress at work, harming your relationships, and even keeping you up at night, it might help to talk to a therapist. They can teach you a variety of strategies to help you respond in different ways to the situations that may be affecting your mental health.

Finally, don’t let anyone make you feel like your personality is something to be ashamed of or something that you need to change in order to be happy. If you find comfort in who you are, then your personality will always be a strength, not a weakness.

Read the original article on Verywell Mind.