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Type A personality

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Type A personality refers to a set of behavioral characteristics associated with being competitive, ambitious, impatient, and prone to experiencing high levels of stress and hostility.

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