Type A Quiz

Lying on a beach doing absolutely nothing for two weeks would make me feel guilty

I am usually in a hurry, and I feel I never have enough time.

I often interrupt people when they are talking, or finish their sentences.

I feel strongly about winning, even when I am playing games with children.

I frequently act as though work is the most important thing in my life.

I tend to look for something wrong, or that could go wrong when examining situations.

I am usually suspicious of people, and feel that most of them can't be trusted.

I find it difficult to compliment or congratulate other people with genuine enthusiasm.

When anyone makes even a minor mistake, I am quick to point it out, and often get angry and irritated for no real good reason.

I am overly proud of my achievements, and tend to talk about them a lot.

Scoring Instructions

Score 4 if your answer is "Almost always or most of the time."

Score 3 if your answer is "Frequently or often."

Score 2 if your answer is "Sometimes."

Score 1 if your answer is "Rarely or never."

A total score greater than 25 suggests Type A tendencies









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