Multidirectionality Refers to

question 108

Multiple Choice

Multidirectionality refers to

• A) development and aging involving both decline and growth.
• B) the ability to change and improve abilities over time and with development.
• C) the fact that each of us is affected by a variety of factors, both positive and negative.
• D) our differing cultural backgrounds.

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Definitions:

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by a high level of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, impatience, and a constant sense of urgency.

Chronic Anger

A persistent state of anger that can affect a person’s thoughts, behavior, and physical health over a long period.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), and heart defects one is born with (congenital heart defects), among others.

Type A Behavior Pattern

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, urgency, aggression, and an overwhelming sense of time pressure.