Handout 5.4 Type A Questionnaire

Name:_____________________________________Date:_____________________

Handout 5.4: Type A Questionnaire

Circle the number on the scale below that best characterizes your behavior for each trait:

1. Casual about appointments1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Never late

2. Not competitive1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Very competitive

3. Never feel rushed1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Always rushed

4. Take things one at a time1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Try to do many things at once

5. Slow doing things1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Fast (eating, walking, etc.)

6. Express feelings1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8“Sit” on feelings

7. Many interests1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Few interests outside work

6 + 8 + 7 + 5 +6 + 3+ 4 = 39

39*3 = 117 (A)Scoring Key:

Total your score on the seven questions.

Now multiply it by three.

A total of 120 or more indicates you’re a hardcore Type A.

Scores below 90 indicates you’re a hardcore Type B.

PointsPersonality Type

120 or moreA +

106119A

100105A

9099B +

Less than 90B