Personality and health Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two theories of personality
A
- Type A and B personality
- The ‘BIg Five’ model
2
Q
What’s type A personality like?
A
Stressful, impulsive, irritable, competitive, dominant, hostile and aggressive
3
Q
What’s type B like
A
relaxed, live in the moment
4
Q
What is type D personality
A
Distressed or disease prone type
5
Q
Why’s there a link between type A and increased risk of coronary heart disease
A
Due to higher stress
6
Q
What are the ‘big five’
A
- Openness to experience
- Conscientiousness
- Extraversion
- Agreeableness
- Neuroticism
(Ocean)
7
Q
What personality types associate with an increased risk of lifetime cigarette use
A
Higher ‘O’ and ‘N’
8
Q
what personality type was more likely to follow through with intent to eat more fruit and vegetable
A
Higher in ‘C’
9
Q
What personality type has been related to medication adherence in people
A
High C
