A group of psychiatric–mental health nurse has implemented a protocol that aims to identify hostility-related variables in clients. Which of the following personality traits is associated with aggressive behavior?
A) Self-aggrandizement
B) Impulsivity
C) Pessimism
D) Narcissism
Ans: B
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Irritability, resentment, and impulsivity have been linked with conflict, aggression, and the potential for medical conditions such as essential hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and atherosclerotic heart disease (Fredrickson et al., 2000; Matthews et al., 2004; Siegman et al., 2000).
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