You seem to fall in the middle between a Type A and Type B personality. Sometimes you are as laidback as a Type B; in other situations, you can be a high achiever or express impatience and hostility like a Type A. Either you adjust your behavior depending on the situation, or you tend to have a moderate attitude. In other words, you have some of the good and the bad associated with the Type A Personality. With a bit of drive, perfectionism and competitiveness to keep you going, you likely are able to achieve many of your goals in life without pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion. However, you also have some of the negative emotionality associated with the TABP as well - you may find that you becoming a bit hostile, impatient, or stressed in the face of obstacles and frustrations. Your moderate score however, means that you possess a healthy balance, so long as you keep your negative emotions in check.

According to your responses, you have a healthy level of Achievement Striving. You push yourself quite a bit, but not to the point where you are likely to burn out. While constantly having your nose to the grindstone is certainly not ideal, neither is living your life without goals and aspirations or simply accepting the status quo. You seem to recognize the importance of walking the line between these two extremes. Perhaps at times you could push yourself more - research does show that there is a connection between the Achievement Striving component of TABP and things like grade point average (GPA) and performance on the job.

You had a moderate score on this scale. This means that you exhibit a healthy amount of competitiveness. It may not be central to your existence, but according to this test, you don't shy away from it. Rarely do you feel it necessary to compare yourself to others; you are not a prisoner of your own image issues. You have the dynamism necessary to outdo others once in a while. You are secure enough in your own position to be able to share in people's good fortune without resentment or damage to your ego. In general, you know when to fight and when to let go. This type of attitude can take you to the very top.

You had a moderate score on this scale. This means that you have the drive to succeed and do not suffer from lack of ambition. You like being on top of things and can take on several tasks when necessary. You refuse, however, to totally give up other aspects of your life for your work - you're no workaholic. You approach tasks with determination and energy. You set realistic goals and by means of skill, practice, and perseverance, you achieve these goals. You are able to handle most obstacles effectively and cope with setbacks. In addition, you are able to delay gratification in order to work towards long-term goals. Individuals with a relatively high level of inner drive generally have what it takes to set personal goals and carry through with them. Bravo!

You had a relatively high score on this scale. This means that you are quite critical and too demanding of yourself and others. Realize that in some cases you'll win some and in others you'll lose some; as long as you try your best, you should let go of the idea of perfection. Don't be afraid to give yourself a pat on the back when you give it your all. Accomplishment and doing things well can feel good, as long as you don't make happiness and fulfillment contingent upon them. You have to recognize that people make mistakes and this is only human. It is also important to give occasional kudos to those people around you who are doing their best. Otherwise, they may start to resent the fact that living up to your expectations is so difficult. Being overly critical can also elicit defiant or passive-aggressive behavior from others.

Your interactions with others, while generally characterized by warmth and tolerance, are also at times tinged with impatience and hostility. When you're stressed or frustrated, you can lash out at others or end up stewing in anger or frustration. Even your moderate score may put you at risk because this aspect of the TABP can not only be extremely harmful to relationships, it is also very damaging to your health. While originally it was thought that global Type A Behavior Pattern was the culprit in coronary heart disease, research now shows that hostility, impatience, and the other related traits are likely the real source of the problem. Based on your results here, you may be at an increased risk of heart disease. Keep in mind however, that there are other causes unrelated to the TABP, such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking, among other things.

You had a moderate score on this scale. This means that you generally have a peaceful temperament, but on occasion, you let your temper get out of hand. You feel anger in some situations and can usually express it in a healthy way, although there will likely be exceptions. You seem to have found a balance between accepting the occasional flash of temper and not letting yourself get worked up over nothing. Your approach to dealing with tough situations is a healthy one.

You had a moderate score on this scale. This means that your sense of time urgency is reasonable. You can take on a fair amount of tasks at once but you make sure that you have realistic time limits. This is a healthy and effective way of accomplishing tasks. It allows you to really enjoy your downtime without letting any worries creep up. Even if you may have quite a bit on your plate, you leave yourself enough room to feel confident that you'll get it done. It surely makes your career/education and personal life run much more smoothly, and gives you the reputation of a productive, reliable individual.

You had a moderate score on this scale. This means that you are fairly comfortable in emotional situations. While some scenarios may leave you tongue-tied or ill-at-ease, the majority of the time, you can navigate emotional waters quite comfortably. Usually flexible and considerate, you have an open mind and can usually be there for those you care about as well as accept others' help. You benefit from the mature, intimate relationships that you are able to form, but could probably be even closer if you became more comfortable dealing with emotions. At times, your moderate tough-mindedness could prevent you from seeing how your actions affect others.

You had a moderate score on this scale. While you do not act strictly to obtain external incentives such as wealth, recognition or status, you certainly don't mind such benefits! You aren't overly concerned with the acquisition of goods or money but you see nothing wrong with acquiring them through hard work. In addition, you are able to delay gratification in order to work towards long-term goals. You possess a respectable combination of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators. Good for you!