A temperament characterized by a relaxed, easygoing demeanor; less time-bound and competitive than the type a personality.
A person who is relaxed, patient, noncompetitive, and who has lower risk of coronary heart disease than those with type A personality.
Type B personality (and/or Type B behavior) is the opposite of Type A personality. Type Bs are relaxed, casual, unaggressive, and patient. Most Type Bs build time in the day for absorbing activities such as exercise, hobbies, and friendship. They speak more softly, are less obsessed with success, and tend to deal more effectively with stressful situations.