Understanding Personality Types and Stress Response

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on individual differences in personality types and their relation to stress responses.

What are the three main types of personality discussed in the lecture?

Type A, Type B, and Type C.

How is a Type A personality characterized?

By competitiveness, time urgency, and hostility.

What does a Type B personality represent?

An easygoing, relaxed, and patient approach to life.

What negative impacts are associated with Type A personalities?

Increased risk of stress-related illnesses like coronary heart disease (CHD).

What was the focus of Friedman and Rosenman's research?

The link between Type A behavior and coronary heart disease.

What method did Friedman and Rosenman use to assess personalities in their study?

They used interviews with provocative questions to elicit Type A behavior.

What percentage of Type A participants experienced a heart attack in the study?

12.8% of Type A participants experienced a heart attack.

How did Type C individuals typically cope with stress?

They suppress their emotions to please others, often ignoring their own needs.

What is a potential health risk linked to Type C behavior?

Increased risk for cancer due to emotional suppression.

Who conducted a study linking Type C behavior to cancer?

Tina Morris and her team.

What key findings were revealed in Morris' study on Type C behavior and cancer?

Women with cancerous lumps expressed far less anger compared to those with non-cancerous lumps.

What health behaviors were more likely in Type A individuals according to the study?

Higher likelihood to smoke and have a family history of CHD.

What did the longitudinal study by Friedman and Rosenman involve?

It involved 3,000 men aged 39 to 59, examining their personalities and health over 8.5 years.

What physiological consequences are linked to Type C behavior?

Negative effects on the immune system and increased stress-related illnesses.

When did Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman conduct their key research study?

In 1959 and 1974.