Type A B C D Personality Profile Test

Introduction

The Type A B C D Personality Profile Test is an Exploratory / Inspired self-reflection tool. It draws on three lines of thought: the Type A behavior pattern described by Friedman and Rosenman (1959); the Type C coping style explored by Temoshok (1987), which links emotional suppression and conflict avoidance with stress responses; and the Type D (distressed) personality construct formalized by Denollet (2005), characterized by negative affectivity and social inhibition. Type B is used here as the relaxed, low-urgency counterpart to Type A.

The test contains 28 statements (7 per type) rated on a 5-point agreement scale. Each type yields a score from 7 to 35; the highest score indicates your most characteristic style. Personality is dimensional rather than categorical, so most people show a blend of several types. Treat the result as a mirror for self-reflection, not a label or diagnosis.

References

• Friedman, M., & Rosenman, R. H. (1959). Association of specific overt behavior pattern with blood and cardiovascular findings. Journal of the American Medical Association, 169(12), 1286-1296. DOI: 10.1001/jama.1959.03000290020005
• Temoshok, L. (1987). Personality, coping style, emotion and cancer: towards an integrative model. Cancer Survives, 6(3), 545-567.
• Denollet, J. (2005). DS14: Standard assessment of negative affectivity, social inhibition, and Type D personality. Psychosomatic Medicine, 67(1), 89-97. DOI: 10.1097/01.psy.0000149256.81953.49

Note: This test is not a validated clinical instrument and should not be used for diagnosis. It is intended for educational and self-reflection purposes only.