Ian Has Been Described by Friends and Family as Driven

question 17

Multiple Choice

Ian has been described by friends and family as driven to succeed,competitive,and occasionally hostile towards others.In health psychology terms,Ian would be said to have a __________ personality.

• A) borderline
• B) Type A
• C) overachieving
• D) psychasthenic

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Definitions:

Raphe Nuclei

A cluster of nuclei found in the brainstem involved in the release of serotonin and affecting mood, sleep, and arousal.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, digestion, sleep, and other important bodily functions.

Brain

The organ located in the head of humans and other vertebrates that is the center of the nervous system responsible for interpreting sensory information, and coordinating and influencing bodily actions and functions.

Introjection

A psychological process by which an individual incorporates the ideas, attitudes, or objects of others into their own psyche.