Mickey is an impatient, highly competitive individual who is easily provoked into angry confrontations. He is suspicious and distrusting of most of the people he works with. Research suggests that Mickeys personality puts him at an increased risk for

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

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Mickey is an impatient, highly competitive individual who is easily provoked into angry confrontations. He is suspicious and distrusting of most of the people he works with. Research suggests that Mickey’s personality puts him at an increased risk for

A	high blood pressure and coronary heart disease.
B	ulcers and stomach disorders.
C	a number of different types of cancer.
D	asthma and other respiratory ailments.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Some research (e.g., Johnston, 1993) has concentrated on hostility, arguing that the Type A behavior pattern is characterized by underlying hostility which is a major factor leading to coronary heart disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -Someone who is impatient, aggressive, and very competitive, often called a Type A personality, has a higher risk of heart disease, says Ronesh Sinha, M.D., a Palo Alto Medical Foundation internal medicine doctor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Damaging to cardiovascular system is regular expression of anger. Positive correlation exists between serum cholesterol level and aggression. The higher the aggression score, the higher the cholesterol level.

Detailed explanation-4: -The “uncontrollable” risk factors are: Age (the risk increases with age) Gender (men develop CAD 10 years earlier than women) Family history (genetic predisposition and common lifestyles increase risk)

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AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION