Psychology 2035A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Coronary Circulation, Type A And Type B Personality Theory, Atherosclerosis

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2035A/B
• Professor: Alvin Segal

Document Summary

Stress, personality and illness: evaluate the strength of the relationship between stress and heart disease. Coronary heart disease results from a reduction in blood flow through the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with blood. The leading cause of death in north america . Narrowed coronary arteries may eventually led to myocardial ischemia . As well as angina (a brief chest pain and shorten breath). If a coronary artery is blocked completely, can produce a myocardial infarction . Atherosclerosis a gradual narrowing of the coronary arteries, usually caused by buildup of fatty deposits and other debris on the inner walls. (primary cause of coronary disease) Inflammation of the arteries may contribute to atherosclerosis and elevated coronary risk. Research suggests a link between coronary risk and a behavior pattern termed the type a personality. Type a personality has three components: 1) a strong competitive orientation. 3) anger and hostility (the strongest link to coronary disease)