Joe is an overachieving sales manager who puts a lot of pressure on his employees. When his sales team doesn't perform up to his expectations, he often confronts them, criticizing their performance and threatening to fire them. He accuses them of trying to make him appear incompetent to his boss. Which component of Joe's personality most increases his risk for cardiovascular disease?
A) Hostility
B) Competitiveness
C) Poor communication
D) Compulsiveness

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Joe's tendency to confront and criticize his employees with a hostile attitude puts him at greater risk for developing cardiovascular disease. Hostility has been shown to be a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, as it raises blood pressure and leads to inflammation in the body. Competitiveness, poor communication, and compulsiveness alone do not have as strong a link to cardiovascular disease as hostility does.

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