Type a and Type b people in relation to stress
A simple division of preference or personality type is into Type A and Type B, which is based broadly on anxiety and stress levels. On the whole, Type A Personalities live with a higher stress level, while Type B are living at a much lower level of stress.
Type A
The Type A personality generally lives at a higher stress level. This is usually driven by:
The Type B personality generally lives at a lower stress level and are typically:
Type A
The Type A personality generally lives at a higher stress level. This is usually driven by:
- They enjoy achievement of goals, with greater enjoyment in achieving of more difficult goals. They are thus constantly working hard to achieve these.
- They find it difficult to stop, even when they have achieved goals.
- They feel the pressure of time, constantly working flat out.
- They are highly competitive and will, if necessary create competition.
- They hate failure and will work hard to avoid it.
- They are generally pretty fit and often well-educated (a result of their anxiety).
The Type B personality generally lives at a lower stress level and are typically:
- They work steadily, enjoying achievements but not becoming stressed when they are not achieved.
- When faced with competition, they do not mind losing and either enjoy the game or back down.
- They may be creative and enjoy exploring ideas and concepts.
- They are often reflective, thinking about the outer and inner worlds.