Friedman and Rosenman Noticed That Some Patients Sat on the Edge

question 9

Multiple Choice

Friedman and Rosenman noticed that some patients sat on the edge of their seats in the waiting room. They noticed that these people exhibited similar characteristics such as having a strong desire for recognition, being very competitive, and always seeming to be in a rush to finish tasks as quickly as possible. The researchers labeled this type of person as

• A)Type A.
• B)anxious neurotic.
• C)self-loather.
• D)codependent.
• E)learned helplessness.

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Definitions:

Hematocrit

The proportion of red blood cells (erythrocytes) to the total blood volume.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Immigrant

An individual who moves to a new country with the intention of settling there, often for reasons such as employment, education, or family reunification.