A Number of Studies Using the ___________ Have Found an Association

question 81

Multiple Choice

A number of studies using the ___________ have found an association between hostility and increased risk of heart disease.

• A) The Anger Interview
• B) Cook-Medley Hostility Scale
• C) Turner Interruption Test
• D) Stroop Colour-Word Conflict Test
• E) Structured Interview

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Definitions:

Hypertension

A characteristically high level of resting blood pressure (defined as a systolic blood pressure/diastolic blood pressure reading of more than 140/80 under precisely defined conditions). Can result from any of a variety of causes, but in about 90 percent of cases it is “essential,” meaning a simple cause cannot be identified. Hypertension is a risk factor for death due to cardiovascular disease.

Cancer

A broad term for a large group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body.

Emotional Information

Data or input that pertains to feelings, emotions, or mood states, which can influence cognition and behavior.

Cingulated Cortex

A part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, involved in processing emotions and behavior regulation.