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type A and type B personalities  

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  • Type A and type B personality is one of the most researched personality constructs in relation to health and work behavior. In contrast to its type B counterpart, the type A personality is characterized by specific behavioral dispositions, such as aggressiveness, competitiveness, lack of patience, and excessive striving for achievement. [Source: Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Type A and Type B Personalities]

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