Why the study?
Does Type A behavior pattern increase physiological responses to stress in adult women?
Does Type A behavior pattern increase physiological responses to stress in adult women?
Type A behavior in women is associated with increased cardiovascular responsivity to stress, suggesting a similar risk profile for coronary heart disease as seen in men.
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May indicate higher CHD risk via stress hyperreactivity in Type A women; extends male data but leaves open prospective validation.
Lawler et al. (1983) studied this question.
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