Which of the following statements is true of the differences in how employees experience stress?

A) Type B personalities experience more stress than Type A personalities.
B) Men are more likely to be absent from work because of stress-related problems than women.
C) Type A personalities are more easygoing than Type B personalities.
D) Women are more likely to experience stress at work than men.

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Judith Duenas · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Type A personalities are characterized by being more competitive, highly organized, ambitious, impatient, highly aware of time management and/or aggressive. This contrasts with Type B personalities, who are generally more relaxed, less 'neurotic', less competitive, and less easily stressed. Therefore, Type A personalities are more likely to experience stress than Type B. Regarding gender differences, research has shown that women report higher levels of work-related stress compared to men, making option D correct. Options A and C are incorrect based on the characteristics of Type A and Type B personalities, and option B is incorrect as studies have shown that women are more likely to report stress-related absences.

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