The Type a Behavior Pattern Is a Significant Predictor of __________

question 161

Multiple Choice

The Type A behavior pattern is a significant predictor of __________

• A) mental illness.
• B) coronary heart disease.
• C) cancer.
• D) respiratory illnesses.

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Definitions:

Information-Processing Model

A framework in cognitive psychology that describes the mind's ability to process information through various stages, similar to a computer.

Sensory Register

The initial processing center for incoming sensory information, capturing brief impressions from each of the senses.

Short-Term Storage

The component of memory where small amounts of information can be kept for a short period of time, typically just seconds to minutes.

Information-Processing Approach

A perspective in psychology that compares human thinking processes to computer analysis, focusing on how people process, store, encode, retrieve, and manipulate information to make decisions and solve problems.