Jessie is a Type B person. Jim is a Type A person. Both work out regularly at the gym and are in excellent physical condition. Both have been invited to be contestants on a new reality TV show in which contestants compete for a new car
One of the competitions involves a boxing match. Assuming that all other factors are equal and based on what is known about Type A and Type B personalities, who is most likely to become a contestant on this program?
A) Jessie, because Type B persons are more aggressive than are Type A persons.
B) Jim, because Type A persons are more aggressive than are Type B persons.
C) Both are equally likely to become contestants.
D) It cannot be determined from the information given.
E) None of the above.
Answer: C
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