Type A personalities are at a(n) _____ risk of heart disease because _____.

A) increased; of their competitive and time-conscious nature
B) increased; they react to stress and adversity with anger and hostility
C) decreased; of their competitive and time-conscious nature
D) decreased; they tend to have lower levels of body fat than do Type B personalities


B) increased; they react to stress and adversity with anger and hostility

Psychology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

A study by Pernanen (1991) showed all but which of the following:

a. whether the inmate met the criteria for alcohol dependence was unrelated to offense type b. intoxication may impair cognitive processes and judgments, leading to the misinterpretation of cues which in turn lead to violent interactions c. when inmates are alcohol dependent is often related to the type of offense d. it is more likely that the acute effect of alcohol rather than some personality factor related to chronic use is the factor contributing to violence.

Psychology

Controlled drinking approaches may be especially suited to individuals with __________

A) a less severe drinking problem B) deteriorating health due to drinking C) a strong religious orientation D) a history of relapse through abstinence training

Psychology

As a child, Robin was frequently surrounded by many people and came to see herself as a very sociable person. As an adult, she has chosen a career that requires her to interact with other people on a daily basis. As a result, Robin is becoming even more sociable than before. This process is called ________.

a. the approach-avoidance goal system b. reciprocal determinism c. vicarious learning d. the expectancy value theory

Psychology