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The type A and type B theory is a personality hypothesis that describes two opposing personality types. On the type A side, we have personalities that are competitive, highly organized, and impatient, while on the type B side we have those that are more relaxed, less neurotic, and often unaware of time management.
The theory was devised initially in the 1950s by two cardiologists, Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman, who came to believe that type A personalities have a higher risk of coronary heart disease. Whether that is true or not, the theory nonetheless entered popular discourse, and nowadays many people describe themselves as either a type A or type B personality.
If you think that you may have more of a type B personality, but you're not sure, there are certain signs you can look for. Curious? Check out this gallery to find out more.
People with a type B personality tend to have a much more carefree approach to life than their type A counterparts. Sometimes this can mean a tendency to double book themselves.
If you find yourself accidentally making plans with multiple people at the same time, or even missing work because of a misinterpreted schedule, you may well be a type B.
This does not mean that you are careless, however. It just means that you're more concerned with being present in the current moment than planning for the future.
Another common trait of people with a type B personality is that their phones are always dead. Again, this tends to be about poor planning.
If you are constantly finding yourself without a charger, or you tend not to charge your phone overnight, this may be indicative of your type B personality.
That's not to say that type A people don't ever let their phones die, however. The difference is that, generally, they do it on purpose.
It is also common for type B people to lose their personal belongings, such as their phones, wallets, and keys, on a daily basis.
This tends to happen because they become so engrossed in whatever conversation they're having that there is a breakdown at the interface of their attention and memory.
If you find yourself searching high and low for your keys every time you need to leave, you may well have a personality at the type B end of the spectrum.
Another common trait of type B people is that they are able to ignore those little red notifications that indicate an unread email or message.
Indeed, people with this personality type tend to have an overflowing inbox, because they recognize that organizing it will cause them unnecessary stress, so they avoid it.
According to psychologists, this awareness is a certain type of intelligence that helps people continue to live in the present and sidestep anxiety.
Studies show that our type B friends are much more likely to experience chronic lateness than their type A counterparts.
Indeed, the laid-back attitude of the type Bs tends to mean that they procrastinate tasks until the last minute and end up finishing after everyone else.
If you always seem to arrive late because you were caught up in whatever you were doing, it's a good indication that you are a type B.
Type B personalities have a tendency to procrastinate, as well as a strong streak of impulsivity. Doing household chores, then, is not normally at the forefront of their minds.
As a result, the majority of their clothes tend to be stained and/or wrinkled. It doesn't mean that they are unclean, of course, just occasionally forgetful.
If your laundry hamper is constantly overflowing, and you often find yourself without laundry detergent, you may well be a type B.
There are several type B tendencies that align heavily with introverted personalities, and one of those is having a heavy reliance on spell-check.
They may be quite carefree, but type B people are also very intentional, especially when it comes to conversations and social interactions.
If you find yourself constantly using spell-check and taking time to craft the perfect message, it may well be down to your type B personality.
Research shows that while in many cases they enjoy lots of academic success, type B personalities don't have an achievement-oriented approach in the classroom.
Much of the time, their passive and relaxed approach to social academic spaces means that they end up playing the role of class clown.
Moreover, the type B kids are always ready to have a laugh with their neighbor, or help out their friend with a difficult question when they're stuck.
Whereas type A personalities often find themselves overstimulated and unable to relax when among mess, the type B personalities find this much less stressful.
You'll never find a type B person who stresses about washing the dishes or putting away the laundry before sitting down to chill in the evenings.
If you are someone who prioritizes their rest and relaxation, no matter the surroundings, it is likely you have a type B personality.
The final, and perhaps most peculiar, trait of type B people is that they are constantly moving around the furniture in their homes.
However, this is not normally to do with stress or emotional instability. Rather, it is about being flexible and not afraid to shake things up.
One of the best things about being a type B personality is the readiness to adapt and change plans at the last minute. After all, if your environment isn't serving you, why not just change it?
Sources: (YourTango)
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The type A and type B theory is a personality hypothesis that describes two opposing personality types. On the type A side, we have personalities that are competitive, highly organized, and impatient, while on the type B side we have those that are more relaxed, less neurotic, and often unaware of time management.
The theory was devised initially in the 1950s by two cardiologists, Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman, who came to believe that type A personalities have a higher risk of coronary heart disease. Whether that is true or not, the theory nonetheless entered popular discourse, and nowadays many people describe themselves as either a type A or type B personality.
If you think that you may have more of a type B personality, but you're not sure, there are certain signs you can look for. Curious? Check out this gallery to find out more.