Concept information
Preferred term
type A and type B personalities
Definition
- Type A and type B personality is one of the most researched personality constructs in relation to health and work behavior. In contrast to its type B counterpart, the type A personality is characterized by specific behavioral dispositions, such as aggressiveness, competitiveness, lack of patience, and excessive striving for achievement. [Source: Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Type A and Type B Personalities]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/type_A_and_type_B_personalities
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