Asked by
Chelsea Pires
on Dec 01, 2024
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Why might Type A personalities have an increased risk of heart attacks?
A) Hostile people have elevated white blood cell counts, which can lead to inflammation of bodily tissue.
B) Hostile people have elevated red blood cell counts, which lead people to exert more energy than they need to.
C) Hostile people tend to be lower in conscientiousness, and so eat poorly and drink too much.
D) Hostile people become ensnared in just-world syndrome, where they get what they deserve.
Type A Personalities
Individuals who exhibit a competitive, driven, and highly organized characteristic often linked to higher stress levels.
Heart Attacks
Medical emergencies caused by the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle, often resulting in damage.
Hostile People
Individuals who consistently exhibit anger, aggression, or resentment in their interactions with others.
- Distinguish between the characteristics of Type A and Type B personalities and their respective behaviors related to health.
- Examine the association between specific personality traits, such as high levels of neuroticism, extraversion, and agreeableness, and distinct health outcomes.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the characteristics of Type A and Type B personalities and their respective behaviors related to health.
- Examine the association between specific personality traits, such as high levels of neuroticism, extraversion, and agreeableness, and distinct health outcomes.