The Type a Behavior Pattern Is

question 111

Multiple Choice

The Type A behavior pattern is:

• A) a type of stressor.
• B) a consequence of stress.
• C) a formal method recommended by stress experts as a way for overstressed people to avoid the negative consequences of stress.
• D) a label to describe hard-driving, competitive people who easily lose their temper.
• E) the systematic pattern of behavior characterized by extremely violent people immediately before they engage in their acts of aggression.

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Responses

Actions or behaviors that are counterproductive to dealing with stress or anxiety, often preventing a person from adjusting healthily to situations.

Adaptive Fear

A beneficial response to threats or danger, promoting survival by motivating avoidance or defensive behaviors.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, not tied to any specific threat.

Genetic Disposition

An individual's inherited traits and propensity towards certain conditions or characteristics.