Which of the Following Descriptions Best Represents the Type a Personality

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions best represents the Type A personality characteristic that is most strongly linked to cardiovascular disease?

• A) When Jack loses a business deal, he takes his anger and hostility out on other drivers during his evening commute.
• B) Susan is motivated by her desire to be the sales leader in her division, but her co-workers dislike her aggressive strategies.
• C) Ann is unable to retain secretaries because she is constantly instructing them on how to use their time and energy more efficiently.
• D) Tom's responsibilities dictate his urgent, fast-paced life, and he constantly checks his watch to make sure that he is on time and on schedule.

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Definitions:

Reflexive Gasping

An automatic and involuntary intake of air, usually triggered by a lack of oxygen or a sudden shock, serving as a critical survival mechanism.

Vivid

Describes something strikingly bright or intense, either visually or in imagination, making it seem alive or realistically detailed.

Awareness

The state of being conscious of something, including the self, one's surroundings, or a particular concept.

External Events

Occurrences or situations originating outside an individual or system that can have significant effects on behavior or outcomes.