Theories Personality Psychology The Type A Personality Quiz How 'Type A' Are You? Find Out Now By Elizabeth Scott, PhD Elizabeth Scott, PhD Twitter Elizabeth Scott, PhD is an author, workshop leader, educator, and award-winning blogger on stress management, positive psychology, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Learn about our editorial process Updated on October 11, 2021 Medically reviewed Verywell Mind articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and mental healthcare professionals. Medical Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Learn more. by Steven Gans, MD Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Steven Gans, MD is board-certified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn about our Medical Review Board 1. Do you find yourself in a hurry more often than not? Yes No Correct Wrong 2. Do you grind your teeth when you're awake or asleep? Yes No Correct Wrong 3. Do you find it difficult to fully focus on someone when they are talking? Yes No Correct Wrong 4. Do you believe that people are basically untrustworthy, and only out for themselves? Yes No Correct Wrong 5. Do you usually read mail or sort papers while talking on the phone, or read while eating? Yes No Correct Wrong 6. Do you find it difficult and frustrating to wait in line or sit in traffic? Yes No Correct Wrong 7. Do you talk faster than most people? Yes No Correct Wrong 8. Do you find your facial muscles to be tense much of the time? Yes No Correct Wrong 9. Do you find yourself interrupting others when they speak? Yes No Correct Wrong 10. Do you focus on personal achievement, sometimes putting it ahead of relationships? Yes No Correct Wrong 11. Do you have a significant need for recognition from others? Yes No Correct Wrong 12. Do you find yourself in stressful, high-demand jobs? Yes No Correct Wrong 13. Do you eat faster than others, or leave the table before others are finished? Yes No Correct Wrong 14. Is your walking pace faster than most people's? Yes No Correct Wrong 15. Do you lose sleep thinking about rude or frustrating things people have done during the day? Yes No Correct Wrong 16. Do you find yourself anticipating disasters often? Yes No Correct Wrong 17. Do you find yourself sweating often, or do you have dark circles under your eyes? Yes No Correct Wrong 18. Do you find yourself being more competitive than most people? Yes No Correct Wrong The Type A Personality Quiz You got: Classic Type A Peter Dazeley/Getty Images You appear to have a classic "Type A" personality. This puts you at a higher risk for heart problems and high blood pressure, plus other difficulties. You could really benefit from the resources below. Not only could some lifestyle changes and alterations in your thought patterns reduce the level of stress you experience, they could likely have a very positive impact on your health and overall happiness as well. THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet The Type A Personality Quiz You got: Seriously? (Type B) OJO Images/Getty Images Did you just take this quiz to gloat? Seriously, you seem to have very few Type A features, so good for you! Give yourself a pat on the back, and you can still learn about how to deal with Type A people in your life by reading the resources below. THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet The Type A Personality Quiz You got: Type A-ish Creative RF/Martin Barraud/Getty Images You appear to have many Type A personality traits, and could probably greatly benefit from the resources below. By working to eliminate some of the stress in your life and challenging some of your habitual patterns of thought and reaction to stress (see the resources below), you can really improve your overall stress level and may be able to significantly soften your Type A tendencies. THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet The Type A Personality Quiz You got: A Touch Of "A" dado/Getty Images You have some Type A features, but are not the 'typical Type A'. You can probably really benefit from the resources below. While your health and happiness aren't as threatened as some, your chances for improvement are that much greater than those with much stronger Type A tendencies. With some lifetyle changes and a few stress relief techniques, you may be in great shape! THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet By Elizabeth Scott, PhD Elizabeth Scott, PhD is an author, workshop leader, educator, and award-winning blogger on stress management, positive psychology, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit