Explain the relationship between Type C personality and cancer
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER:
At one time, having a Type C personality was suggested as a major factor in the development of cancer, specifically breast cancer in women (see Scheier & Bridges, 1995, for review). However, subsequent research suggests that it is the suppression or denial of anger, one specific aspect of the Type C personality, which may put a woman more at risk for breast cancer. There is little evidence for a so-called cancer-prone personality, yet a modest to weak relation- ship has been found between not expressing one’s negative emotions and the risk of breast cancer (Bleiker et al., 2008; Butow et al., 2000; McKenna et al., 1999).?
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What will be an ideal response?
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