What Are the Three Components of a Type a Behavior

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Essay

What are the three components of a Type A behavior pattern as it was originally formulated? How is it related to coronary heart disease (CHD)?

Understand the concept of dynamic traits and their impact on behavior.

Appreciate the importance of studying normal personality to understand human psychology.

Familiarize with Cattell’s personal background and its influence on his work.

Recognize the significance of nature and nurture in shaping personality.

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Definitions:

Sequential Touching

A methodical approach to exploring objects by touching them one after another in a specific order.

Intermodal Perception

The ability to integrate information from two or more senses, such as seeing a ball and recognizing its sound as it bounces.

Referential Looking

The process by which individuals look at objects or events that others are looking at or pointing to, facilitating shared attention.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing, crucial for reasoning, guidance of decision-making, and behavior.