Lesson 5: Personality Types

Question 1

Explain Type A personality

Answer 1

• They enjoy achievement of goals
• Constantly working to achieve goals
• They feel the pressure of time
• 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)

Question 2

Stressful behaviours of type A personality

Answer 2

• Always moving, walking, eating rapidly
• Acting impatient, hurrying others, dislikes waiting
• Multitasking
• Feeling guilty when relaxing
• Trying to schedule more in less time
• Nervous gestures (clenched fist)
• Hurrying/ interrupting others

Question 3

Explain type B personality

Answer 3

• They work steadily enjoying achievements but not becoming stressed when they are not achieved
• When faced with competition, they do not mind losing and just enjoy playing the game
• They may be creative and enjoy exploring ideas and concepts
• They are often reflective
• Relaxed, easy going
• Flexible
• Procrastinator
• Love being social