BIOLOGICAL - Personality Factors

Question 1

What 3 factors charactorise someone who is Type A?

Answer 1

Time pressured
Competitive
Angry

Question 2

What 3 factors charactorise someone who is Type B?

Answer 2

Relaxed
Non competitive
Positive/Passive

Question 3

Why are people who display Type A traits more vunerable to illness?

Answer 3

They are much more likely to become stressed.

Question 4

What is meant by ‘hardiness’ ?

Answer 4

A person who remains healthy under life stress.

Question 5

What 3 characteristics does a ‘hardy’ person show?

Answer 5

Control- you can influence what happens in your life
Commitment- a sense of purpose and involvment
Challenge- Life challanges are seen as opportunites rather than threats

Question 6

What health problems may a Type A person face because of stress?

Answer 6

Developing high blood pressure that can lead coronary disease. This may because by time pressure and being hostile.

Question 7

Why might a hardy person be less prone to stress related illnesses?

Answer 7

They feel they have more control over situations.

When challenged it is seen positively.

Question 8

How does Type A include aspects of hardiness?

Answer 8

The competitivness or a Type A person can be seen as the commitment and challenge felt by a hardy person.