While on an Airplane, John Completes a Crossword Puzzle in Which

question 71

Multiple Choice

While on an airplane, John completes a crossword puzzle in which interrupt , rude , and blunt are all answers. After landing, John gets in line to speak to someone at the ticket counter, but the ticket agent does not notice him because he is too busy talking with another employee. Research on priming suggests that John will be likely to

• A) leave and get in line at another gate to ask his question.
• B) interrupt the ticket agent, whom he judges to be quite rude.
• C) wait patiently until the agent finishes his conversation.
• D) forget about asking his question and go look for something to eat.

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Definitions:

Stress-Related Illness

Health problems, either physical or psychological, that are directly or indirectly caused by chronic stress.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by anxiety, moodiness, worry, envy, and jealousy, considered one of the Big Five personality traits.

Hardiness

A personality trait characterized by resilience and the ability to endure difficult conditions, often associated with a lower perception of stress and more effective coping strategies.

Indirect Health-Related Behaviors

Actions that may not directly aim to improve health but have secondary effects that can influence health outcomes, such as socializing or sleeping habits.