Term ID: T5329

Type A Personality

/type-a-personality/
Behavioral pattern characterized by competitiveness, time urgency, aggression, and high stress levels.
Example: Individuals who are highly driven, impatient, multitask constantly, and experience elevated cardiovascular reactivity.

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Reference: Friedman & Rosenman (1974)