The Original Research on Individuals with the Type a Personality

question 30

Multiple Choice

The original research on individuals with the Type A personality claimed that these individuals had a higher chance of

• A) heart disease.
• B) major depression.
• C) narcissistic personality disorder.
• D) increased longevity.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Biases

Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, whereby inferences about other people and situations may be drawn in an illogical fashion.

Behavioral Economists

Scholars who study the effects of psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social factors on the economic decisions of individuals and institutions.

Faulty Heuristics

Incorrect or misleading cognitive shortcuts that are used to make decisions or solve problems.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.