What term did Friedman and Rosenman use for easygoing, relaxed people?

• A. Type A
• B. Type B
• C. Type C
• D. Type D

Answer: (B)

Friedman and Rosenman linked how people handle stress to heart health using two main styles: the driven, competitive Type A and the easygoing, relaxed Type B. The label Type B fits easygoing, relaxed individuals because it emphasizes patience, a slower pace, and less tendency toward time urgency, contrasting with Type A’s haste and hostility. Their research suggested Type A is more associated with stress-related heart risks, while Type B tends to be calmer and less aggressive under pressure. Other terms like Type C or Type D aren’t part of their original dichotomy describing easygoing behavior, so the term for easygoing, relaxed people is Type B.