Homework Help: psy - please revise

Posted by rose- on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 7:44pm.

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What are some of the characteristics of a Type A personality? How could having a Type A personality affect a person’s reaction to stress? What would you view as some advantages or disadvantages of a Type A personality?

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A person with a type A personality characteristics demonstrates a chronic sense of urgency. This person tends to be competitive, aggressive, and even hostile. For example, they will get upset over any little thing, and are very short tempered. As a result, a person with a type A personality is more susceptible to stress than others.
Type A personality and stress has become partners in every human being’s life. As of today researchers cannot determine the characteristics and the cause of a Type A personality. In essence, a person with these characteristics such as urgency and impatience has already a conflict with stress. Therefore, with these characteristics having a negative effect on someone’s attitude and behavior; that person may show a good deal of stress and tremor.
Unexpectedly Type A personality has been promoted in our society. Some advantages are as follows: people see competitiveness and want to be always on top. The disadvantages are people will most likely be susceptible to heart disease, angina and a very tough lifestyle.

psy - please revise - Ms. Sue, Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 7:52pm
This looks good. You might add that type A personalities have a lot of energy and get things done.
- psy - please revise - rose-, Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 7:56pm
  Thanks a lot Ms. Sue.
- research writing - bullard, Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 9:16pm
  Assignment: Quoting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing Sources
  
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psy - please revise - Ms. Sue, Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 7:58pm
You're welcome, Rose.
psy - please revise - PsyDAG, Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 1:35pm
Here is some more specific information about type A and Hardy personalities and how they respond to stress.

http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/Stress1.htm
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/Stress2.htm

I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.

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