Psychophysiological arousal related to Type A components in adolescent boys |
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Authors: | KATRI RÄIKKÖNEN PERTTI KESKIVAARA LIISA KELTIKANGAS-JÄRVINEN EVA BÜTZOW HEIKKI LYYTINEN |
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Institution: | Department of Psychology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland;Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland |
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Abstract: | The association between psychophysiological responses (heart rate, skin conductance and blood volume) and Type A behavior was studied in adolescent boys (n = 48) in computer-controlled experiments. Although psychophysiological arousal was related to the type of stress-evoking element, task-specificity did not result in significant psychophysiological differences between Type As and Nontype As. The indication is that physiological arousal may be a constitutional characteristic of Type A behavior. The multidimensionality of type A behavior must be considered in any investigation examining the psychophysiological Type A-Nontype A differences. Different Type A dimensions, together with previously found psychological differences, were related to specific psychophysiological reactions. |
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Keywords: | Adolescents multidimensionality psychophysiological arousal Type A components |
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