Multiple choice

Which of the following is false regarding type A personality?

  1. Hostility

  2. Time pressure

  3. Competitiveness

  4. Mood fluctuations
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Type A personality is characterized by three core traits: competitiveness (desire to achieve and win), time pressure/impatience (feeling constantly rushed), and hostility/aggression (especially toward others or time constraints). These traits were originally identified as risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Mood fluctuations (mood swings) are not characteristic of Type A personality and are more associated with mood disorders, cyclothymia, or other personality types. This makes mood fluctuations the false statement.

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