AP Psychology : Motivation, Emotion, and Personality

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP Psychology

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Example Questions

Example Question #584 : Ap Psychology

Which of the following is more indicative of a type B personality, rather than a type A personality?

Possible Answers:

Easy-going attitude

Feelings of anger and hostility

Higher risk of stress-related diseases

Sense of time urgency

Competitiveness 

Correct answer:

Easy-going attitude

Explanation:

Type A personalities are characterized by high competition, a sense of time urgency, and negative feelings including anger, stress, and hostility. Type B personalities are characterized by low competition and an overall easy-going attitude. People with type A personalities tend to become easily stressed and have more difficulty coping with stress than type B personalities. Studies on the differences between type A and B personalities have revealed that type A personalities are also at higher risk of stress-related diseases. 

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