Mark, a teller working in a supermarket, remains depressed and suffers from anxiety. He does not confide in others and keeps his feelings hidden. According to clinicians, people such as Mark have a _____ personality and are at a greater risk of developing heart disease.
A) Type X
B) Type D
C) Type Y
D) Type A

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Type D personality is characterized by the tendency to experience negative emotions such as depression, anxiety, and worry, and to avoid expressing these emotions to others. People with Type D personality are at a greater risk of developing heart disease, among other health problems. Types X and Y are not recognized personality types in clinical psychology, and Type A personality is characterized by a competitive and time-urgent behavior pattern, rather than negative emotions.

Mark, a Teller Working in a Supermarket, Remains Depressed and Suffers