The Type A behavior pattern, often simply called the Type A personality, identifies behaviors which have been associated with coronary artery disease. Although these behaviors appear to be stress related, they are not necessarily involved with stressful situations or with the traditional stress response. Instead, the behaviors are based on an individual’s thoughts, values, and approaches to interpersonal relationships. In general, Type A individuals are characterized as ambitious, impatient,... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2023. 3p.