Asked by Ariana Davis on Jul 11, 2024

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Could Bruce be considered Type A or Type B? Why? Provide evidence for your answer.

Type A

A personality type characterized by high stress levels, impatience, and a competitive drive, often linked to a higher risk of heart disease.

Type B

Describes individuals who are generally relaxed, less competitive than their Type A counterparts, and more resistant to stress.

  • Delineate Type A and Type B behavior patterns and assess their influence on health and behavioral tendencies.
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Jeriah MendaroJul 13, 2024
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Bruce could be considered Type A because of his time urgency and short temper, i.e., hostility, as evidenced by his frequent implication to staff members that they are not completing tasks quickly enough and by his repeated loss of temper.He also displays the third factor that constitutes Type A Behavior Pattern: achievement striving.The case states that, "he hopes to see the hospital grow and become one of those ranked as one of the best in the U.S."