Question

How might a person with Type A personality differ in their stress levels than person with a Type B personality

Answer 1

Personalities were broadly classified into 2 types : Type A and Type B based on studies done by Cardiologists Friedman and Rosenman. The longitudinal study was done on healthy men who were between 35 and 60 years old to see who were more susceptible to heart problems based on their personality.
   Type A Personality includes characteristics such as having high energy, being driven by internal and external motives, constant need to push oneselves, very high achieving, competitive, ambitious, impatient and sometimes even agressive. They constantly look at life as a race and deal with losses badly. They like to always be on their toes and aim for many things at the same time. They like being under constant pressure and thrive on meeting deadlines. As a result, they seem to be under constant levels of stress which if not dealt with could lead to coronory heart disease.
Type B Personality on the other hand, includes characteristics such as being more relaxed and laid back. People with these personality traits like to enjoy the work that is given to them and focus on one thing at a time. They are aware of their own limitations and do not set goals which are unrealistic for them. They dont concentrate on winning or losing but rather want to enjoy the game. They stick to one aim at a time. As a result, their personality ensures that their level of stress in low and that they dont remain under constant pressure for a long time.