TYPE-A B BEHAVIOR AND 8 BASIC EMOTIONS IN 1084 EMPLOYEES/

We examined the prevalence of Type A/B behavior and Emotion Profiles i n 1084 employees. This report focused on the relationship between Type A behavior and eight basic emotion dimensions. Of the 1084 subjects 7 10 (65%) scored as Type A and 374 (34.5%) as Type B. The mean Bortner scores for all subjects were 182.8 (SD = 33.7), scores on emotional di mensions for Incorporation and Reproduction were high, and intensities for Ejection and Destruction were low; mean scores on other emotions were normal. Significant differences between Type A and Type B scores were found on six emotional dimensions. Subjects classified as Type A had ratings lower on trustful, controlled, and timid and higher on agg ressive, distrustful, and uncontrolled than did persons classified as Type B. There were no differences between Type A and Type B scores on the emotion dimensions of Reproduction and Deprivation. Our data sugge st multiple emotional components may comprise the Type A behavior patt ern. This is important for behavioral counseling programs and early pr eventive efforts which could be aimed at reducing the intensity of Typ e A behaviors.