This document summarizes and compares Type A and Type B personalities. Type A personalities are characterized by aggression, time urgency, competitiveness and a chronic struggle to achieve more in less time. They have underlying issues with low self-esteem and try to overcompensate. Type B personalities are more relaxed, patient and easygoing, lacking any sense of urgency. They are often seen as apathetic. Key characteristics of Type A include hostility, impatience and preoccupation, while Type B traits include calmness, creativity and emotional stability.

1. Type A
vs
Type B
Personality
Presented by
Susmi Harsha C S

2. Personality
• A relatively stable set of characteristics that influences an
individual’s behaviour
• It can be determined on the basis of :
Heredity
Environment
Situation
Culture
Family and Social Background

3. Type A Personality
An action-emotion complex that can be observed in any
person who is aggressively involved in a chronic,
incessant struggle to achieve more and more in less
and less time.
 Underlying defense mechanism – compensation
 Low self esteem
 Try to account for insecurities
 Hard work and over achievement

4. Characteristics
Free Floating Hostility
Time Urgency and Impatience
Competitive Drive
Life Imbalance
Pre-occupation
Achievement Orientation

5. Type B Personality
Type B individuals are patient, relaxed, and easy- going,
generally lacking any sense of urgency. They are often
described as apathetic and disengaged by individuals
with Type A or other personality types

6. Characteristics
Calmness
Creativity
Compassion
Job Satisfaction
Emotional Stability
Even Temperament