Brian Is Considered a Type a Personality by His Friends

question 65

Multiple Choice

Brian is considered a Type A personality by his friends because of his history of "road rage" and extreme competitiveness.All the following put him at increased risk for cardiovascular disease EXCEPT

• A)his negative beliefs and hostile attitudes toward others.
• B)bouts of anger ranging from irritation to rage.
• C)his actions that often harm others verbally or physically.
• D)his upbeat,glass-half-full approach to life.

Comprehend the relationship between employment status and illegal drug use.

Identify socioeconomic and environmental factors that influence the likelihood of developing alcoholism.

Recognize different perspectives on the cause of substance abuse, including biological, sociocultural, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic views.

Examine the evidence for genetic contributions to substance use disorders.

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Definitions:

Circumduction

Movement in a circular motion.

Abduction

The action of moving a limb or different body part away from the body's center line or apart from another section.

Flexion

A bending movement around a joint in a limb (e.g., elbow or knee) that decreases the angle between the bones of the limb.

Saddle Joint

A type of synovial joint that allows movements in two planes, resembling a saddle on a horse.