In heart disease, __________ caused by hostility damages and inflames the arteries.
a. elevated body temperature
b. elevated blood pressure
c. shortness of breath
d. chest pains
Question 2What is it called when the bodily tissues swell in response to a perceived or real threat?
a. magnification
b. exacerbation
c. exaggeration
d. inflammation
Question 3In a study, people high in hostility were __________ more likely to have a heart attack.
a. 27
b. 39
c. 56
d. 65
Question 4Feelings of anger and frustration are known as __________.
a. inflammation
b. benevolence
c. hospitality
d. hostility
Question 5A Type A person is __________ more likely to have a heart attack than a Type B person.
a. 23
b. 43
c. 67
d. 82
Question 6Cara is laid-back and less scheduled in her life. What personality type is she?
a. Type A
b. Type B
c. Type C
d. Type D
Question 7Bruce is always busy. He keeps a detailed calendar so he can balance his schoolwork, his part-time job, and his family responsibilities.
Any time he gets delayed or has to wait, he gets impatient and a little hostile, sometimes even angry. It is likely that Bruce is which personality type?
a. Type A
b. Type B
c. Type D
d. Type T
Question 8The personality type associated with being hardworking, scheduled, and impatient is a Type __________ personality.
a. A
b. B
c. D
d. T