Type A personalities

Definition

Type A personalities are characterized by their competitive, ambitious, and time-conscious nature. They often exhibit a sense of urgency, impatience, and high levels of stress.

Related terms

Perfectionism:

The tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and strive for flawless performance.

Hostility: Feelings of anger, cynicism, and irritability that often accompany Type A personalities due to their competitiveness.

Workaholism: An addiction-like obsession with work and an inability to detach from it.