Type A Personality Inventory

Type A Personality Inventory

Rate the extent to which each of the following statements is typical of you most of the time. Focus on your general way of behaving and feeling. There are no right or wrong answers. When you have finished, click on "score it" button and let the computer score for you.

1. My greatest satisfaction comes from doing things better than others.

2. I tend to bring the theme of a conversation around to things I'm interested in. 3. In conversations, I frequently clench my fist, bang on the table, or pound one fist into the palm of another for emphasis. 4. I move, walk, and eat rapidly. 5. I feel as though I can accomplish more than others. 6. I feel guilty when I relax or do nothing for several hours or days. 7. It doesn't take much to get me to argue. 8. I feel impatient with the rate at which most events take place. 9. Having more than others is important to me. 10. One aspect of my life (e.g., work, family care, school) dominates all others. 11. I frequently regret not being able to control my temper. 12. I hurry the speech of others by saying "Uh huh," "Yes, yes," or by finishing their sentences for them. 13. People who avoid competition have low self-confidence. 14. To do something well, you have to concentrate on it alone and screen out all distractions. 15. I feel others' mistakes and errors cause me needless aggravation. 16. I find it intolerable to watch others perform tasks I know I can do faster. 17. Getting ahead in my job is a major personal goal. 18. I simply don't have enough time to lead a well-balanced life. 19. I take out my frustration with my own imperfections on others. 20. I frequently try to do two or more things simultaneously. 21. When I encounter a competitive person, I feel a need to challenge him or her. 22. I tend to fill up my spare time with thoughts and activities related to my work (or school or family care). 23. I am frequently upset by the unfairness of life. 24. I find it anguishing to wait in line.

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