Question 1

Friedman and Rosenman referred to relaxed and easygoing individuals as ________ personalities.

Accepted Answer

Friedman and Rosenman introduced the Type A and Type B personality theory, where Type B individuals are characterized as relaxed and easygoing. Choice A and B do not accurately describe the personalities identified by Friedman and Rosenman. Choice C refers to the opposite of Type B individuals, as Type A individuals are described as competitive, ambitious, and always striving for success.

Question 2

Researchers examined the photographs of 150 Major League baseball players who had appeared in the 1952 Baseball Register and had died by 2009. Those who lived an average of 80 years rather than 73 years were distinguished by their

Accepted Answer

The researchers distinguished the players who lived longer by their smiles. This suggests that there is a possible correlation between positive emotions and longevity.

Question 3

In their classic nine-year study, Friedman and Rosenman found that Type A men are especially susceptible to

Accepted Answer

Friedman and Rosenman found that Type A men are especially susceptible to heart attacks.

Question 4

The characteristic that most clearly contributes to the disease vulnerability of Type A personalities is their feelings of

Accepted Answer

The answer of The characteristic that most clearly contributes to...

Question 5

Who is the best example of a Type B personality?

Accepted Answer

Mauriucca's relaxed and understanding nature is a good example of a Type B personality, which is characterized by being easygoing, patient, and tolerant. The other answer choices all display characteristics of Type A personality, which is characterized by being ambitious, competitive, and time-conscious.

Question 6

Professor McGill emphasizes the interactive influences of stress appraisal, immune system functioning, and supportive interpersonal relationships on people's capacity to withstand stressful life events. The professor's emphasis best illustrates

Accepted Answer

The professor's emphasis on the interactive influences of stress appraisal, immune system functioning, and supportive interpersonal relationships reflects a biopsychosocial approach, which recognizes the complex interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors in shaping human behavior and health. Option A (emotion-focused coping) describes a specific strategy to manage stress, while option B (the general adaptation syndrome) refers to a theoretical model of the body's response to stress. Option D (complementary and alternative medicine) is not directly related to the professor's emphasis on stress appraisal, immune functioning, and supportive relationships.

Question 7

Type A is to ________ as Type B is to ________.

Accepted Answer

Type A individuals tend to be competitive, hard-driving, and focused on achieving goals, while Type B individuals are more relaxed, easygoing, and less focused on achievement. Therefore, the best choice for the opposite of Type A (hard-driving) is easygoing, making choice C the correct answer.

Question 8

The risk of death from cardiovascular disease is substantially increased among those with

Accepted Answer

Multiple studies have found that symptoms of depression increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Type B personality, NK cells, and B lymphocytes have not been directly linked to increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

Question 9

Studying initially healthy men over a 10-year period, researchers found that pessimistic adult men were more than twice as likely as optimistic men to experience

Accepted Answer

The article states that pessimistic men were more than twice as likely as optimistic men to experience coronary heart disease.

Question 10

Although inflammation helps fight infections, persistent inflammation heightens the risk of

Accepted Answer

Persistent inflammation has been linked to a range of health problems, including asthma, clogged arteries, and depression. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes all of these problems.

Question 11

Who is the best example of a Type A personality?

Accepted Answer

Type A personality traits include being competitive, achievement-oriented, and easily angered. Mara, the irritable and impatient teacher, fits this description best.

Question 12

Who would be MOST susceptible to heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that having a Type A personality, characterized by impatience, irritability, and competitiveness, can increase the risk of developing heart disease. Therefore, Marvin, the impatient lawyer, is the most susceptible to heart disease.

Quiz 38: A: Stress and Health