DavemiType A or Type B?
Answer 14 quick either-or questions to see where you land on the Type A–Type B spectrum.
About Type A and Type B
The Type A/Type B idea describes two ends of a personality spectrum. Type A folks tend to be ambitious, competitive, and always racing the clock; Type B folks are more laid-back, patient, and unbothered by the rush. Neither is better — they're just different operating speeds, each with real strengths.
Most people are a mix, leaning one way or the other. Knowing your tilt can help you play to your strengths — and, if you're a strong Type A, remember to schedule the downtime your body needs.
FAQ
- What's the difference between Type A and Type B?
- Type A personalities tend to be competitive, driven, time-conscious, and easily stressed; Type B personalities are more relaxed, patient, and easygoing. Most people land somewhere on the spectrum between the two.
- Is being Type A bad for you?
- Not inherently — Type A drive gets a lot done. The classic caution is that chronic urgency and stress can affect health, so building in real downtime matters. It's a fun framework, not a medical assessment.
- Can I be a mix of both?
- Definitely. The Type A/B idea is a spectrum, and plenty of people are a balanced blend — this quiz shows which way you lean.
- Is my data saved?
- No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is stored.
Every possible result
There are 4 possible outcomes on this test. Here's what each one means — take the quiz above to find out which is yours.
Strong Type A
Driven, intense, and always in motion.
You run at full speed — ambitious, competitive, and impatient with anything slow. You get an enormous amount done; the trick is to build in real rest before you run yourself down.
- Driven
- Competitive
- Fast-paced
Type A-Leaning
Motivated, with a hint of chill.
You're goal-oriented and energetic but can downshift when you choose to. A productive, balanced mix — just keep an eye on stress when the pace climbs.
- Ambitious
- Energetic
- Focused
Type B-Leaning
Relaxed, with a spark of drive.
You're easygoing and steady, with just enough ambition to get where you want to go without the frenzy. You handle pressure gracefully.
- Relaxed
- Steady
- Balanced
Strong Type B
Calm, patient, and unhurried.
You take life at your own pace, rarely rattled and rarely rushed. You value wellbeing over the rat race — and stress tends to bounce right off you.
- Laid-back
- Patient
- Easygoing
All 14 questions in this test
- Waiting in a slow line makes you feel…
- Impatient and restless
- Relaxed — it's fine
- Your pace through the day is usually…
- Fast and driven
- Easy and unhurried
- With a deadline looming you feel…
- Intense and urgent
- Calm — it'll get done
- You tend to…
- Juggle several things at once
- Focus on one thing at a time
- Competition makes you…
- Fired up to win
- Not that fussed
- When someone is slow, you…
- Get frustrated
- Go with their pace
- Your level of ambition is…
- High — always chasing more
- Modest — enough is enough
- Relaxing with nothing to do feels…
- Hard — you get antsy
- Wonderful and natural
- You speak and move…
- Quickly and energetically
- Slowly and calmly
- Free time is best spent…
- Being productive
- Doing nothing in particular
- You measure success by…
- Achievements and results
- Wellbeing and balance
- Interruptions make you…
- Tense
- Roll with it
- Your to-do list is…
- Long and always growing
- Short and flexible
- Under pressure you…
- Thrive and push harder
- Prefer to slow down
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