Type A Behavior Diagnostic Scale Test - the question form

1. You can accomplish a lot of work in a short amount of time.

2. It is difficult for you to find time to go to the hairdresser.

3. I always find it very difficult to wait (for a person, an event, etc.).

4. You always try to win any game (chess, dominoes, volleyball, etc.).

5. I usually eat quickly.

6. You always set yourself hard-to-achieve goals.

7. You keep your troubles to yourself.

8. You would prefer a promotion without a pay increase rather than a pay increase without a promotion.

9. You lose your temper easily.

10. You take your work too seriously.

11. You often do work that must be finished by a specific deadline.

12. You often do several things at the same time (for example, reading while eating).

13. Once you set a goal, you do everything you can to achieve it and usually succeed.

14. I usually speak loudly, in a strong, emphatic voice.

15. At work and during leisure activities, you try to do everything better than other people.

16. It is difficult for you to sit still for a long time.

17. I usually suppress my irritation.

18. In a group of friends, I usually take the initiative.

19. If you are absorbed in your work and someone (not your supervisor) interrupts you, you respond sharply.

20. If repeated interruptions really make you angry, you can easily lose your temper.

21. Criticism often irritates you.

22. When you are drawn into an argument, you prefer to keep quiet so as not to spoil your relationships with others.

23. You do tasks quickly in order to finish sooner.

24. Competition in any kind of work pleases and motivates you.

25. I usually speak quickly.

26. Failures at work and in life only increase your desire to achieve your goal.

27. In recent years, you have limited the number of leisure activities because of lack of time.

28. You often set your own deadlines for completing tasks.

29. You often do two tasks at the same time.

30. You tend to slam your fist on the table or break something when someone disagrees with you.

31. When waiting in line, I am very impatient.

32. You often feel, in your thoughts, ready to get even with an opponent.

33. You always try to insist on having things your way.

34. At work, you hold a position that is too low, although your abilities merit a much higher one.

35. You feel that you are right more often than other people (in arguments, actions, or opinions).

36. You do not like to share your thoughts with others.

37. If someone speaks slowly and unclearly, I feel like urging them to hurry up or finishing their thought for them.

38. You are always in a hurry.

39. When you get angry, you do not raise your voice.

40. Compared to most people, I am more capable and quick-thinking.

41. I usually walk quickly.

42. During conversations, I usually gesture energetically with my hands.

43. You do your work better than usual when you are competing with others.

44. You often feel that time passes too quickly.

45. People around you, including friends, say that you are very active and energetic.

46. Over the past three years, I have taken less vacation time than I was entitled to.

47. During vacation, I cannot stop thinking about work.

48. I often feel like swearing at someone.

49. You often make a scene with those close to you.

50. When you get very angry, you often cannot hold yourself back and may say many things you later regret.

51. Toward the end of your vacation, you want it to be over so you can return to work.

52. I feel as if I am constantly short of time.

53. Many situations make you feel competitive with others.

54. During conversations, I usually clasp my hands or clench them into fists.

55. I hate it when someone tries to impose their will on me.

56. You like to argue and debate.

57. You work quickly and energetically rather than slowly and steadily.

58. From your facial expression, it is hard to tell whether you are angry or calm.

59. I sometimes hurry to an appointment even when there is plenty of time.

60. You try to be the first and the best in everything, and you like it.

61. I have a strong personality, and I can successfully lead people.

62. You are very careful about what you say and do not say anything unnecessary.

63. Your spouse or friends have told you that you eat too quickly.

64. When playing a game, winning is more important to you than enjoying the game.

65. You often bring work home or review work-related materials at home.

66. You often feel angry with other people but do not show it.

67. You often stay at work after hours.

68. Your spouse or friends have told you that you speak too quickly and too forcefully.

69. In the opinion of your spouse and friends, you often want and try to be first and the best in everything.

70. If you tell your spouse or a friend that you will arrive at a certain time, you are never late.

71. You believe you will achieve much more in life than your peers.

72. If you have a slight fever and chills, you often do not stay home and go to work instead.

73. You have many enemies who would like to harm you in some way.

74. If you had the opportunity, you would get even with your enemies.

75. You suspect that many people around you are hostile toward you.

76. Compared with others who do the same work as you, you are much more punctual.

77. Do you feel that you have many responsibilities?

78. Many people deserve to be treated with hostility.

79. You feel that if someone has wronged you, you should repay them in kind.

80. If someone tries to cut in line ahead of you, it usually irritates you and you tell the person exactly what you think of them.

81. You feel it is best not to trust anyone too much.

82. You often think about work in the evenings and on weekends.

83. You believe that, if given the opportunity, you would successfully lead thousands of people.

84. You feel impatient when you see someone doing a task more slowly than you could do it yourself.

85. Do you tend to get irritated very quickly (can you be angered easily)?

86. There are people you know whom you dislike and toward whom you feel hidden hostility.