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