Individual Differences in Stress (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Which trait is NOT a characteristic of Type A personality?
Which trait is NOT a characteristic of Type A personality?
Relaxed and easy-going nature
What approach do Type B personalities take towards life and ambition?
What approach do Type B personalities take towards life and ambition?
Steady, non-competitive manner
In Friedman & Rosenman's 1974 study, how many more Type A developed cardiovascular disorders than Type B?
In Friedman & Rosenman's 1974 study, how many more Type A developed cardiovascular disorders than Type B?
Twice as many
According to Forshaw (2002), what is the best single predictor of coronary heart disease?
According to Forshaw (2002), what is the best single predictor of coronary heart disease?
The hostility characteristic
What is the main defining characteristic of Type C personality?
What is the main defining characteristic of Type C personality?
Suppression of negative emotions
Which feature best describes Type D personality?
Which feature best describes Type D personality?
Prefer routine & dislike change
What increased risk did Denollet et al. (1998) find for Type D personalities?
What increased risk did Denollet et al. (1998) find for Type D personalities?
Four-fold risk of cardiac death
Which three components make up the hardy personality type identified by Kobasa?
Which three components make up the hardy personality type identified by Kobasa?
Commitment, control, challenge
In Kobasa's 1979 study, what distinguished those who didn't become ill despite high stress?
In Kobasa's 1979 study, what distinguished those who didn't become ill despite high stress?
They scored high on 3 hardy traits
What % of Friedman & Rosenman's original sample had died of CHD according to Ragland & Brand (1988)?
What % of Friedman & Rosenman's original sample had died of CHD according to Ragland & Brand (1988)?
15%