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Psychological correlates of the type A behavior pattern

M A Chesney, G W Black, J H Chadwick

Journal of Behavioral Medicine

|June 1, 1981

Summary

Type A and Type B individuals exhibit distinct psychological traits, with Type A personalities showing higher aggression and impulsiveness. Questionnaire assessments of Type A behavior show low correlation with structured interview findings.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Behavioral Science
Personality Psychology

Background:

The Type A behavior pattern is a significant area of study in understanding personality and its relation to various outcomes.
Previous research has utilized both structured interviews and self-report questionnaires to assess Type A behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the psychological characteristics differentiating Type A and Type B adult males.
To compare the congruence between structured interview assessments and questionnaire-based measures of Type A behavior.

Main Methods:

Utilized a structured interview to classify 384 adult males into Type A or Type B categories.
Administered various psychological scales to assess traits such as aggression, autonomy, extroversion, impulsiveness, and psychological distress.
Calculated correlations between Type A questionnaire scales and structured interview ratings.

Main Results:

Type A individuals, compared to Type B, demonstrated significant differences across psychological scales measuring aggression, autonomy, extroversion, and impulsiveness.
No significant differences were found between Type A and Type B groups on measures of psychological distress.
Correlations between Type A questionnaire measures and the structured interview were notably low, indicating significant discrepancies.

Conclusions:

The structured interview effectively differentiates Type A and Type B individuals based on key psychological traits.
Self-report questionnaires for Type A behavior may not accurately reflect classifications made by structured interviews.
The findings have implications for the interpretation of Type A assessments and the design of Type A interventions.

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