‘While some psychologists argue that certain personality profiles, such as Type A and Type C, inherently predispose individuals to physical illnesses like cardiovascular disease or cancer under pressure, others suggest that personality traits like hardiness can act as a powerful buffer against stress.’
Discuss psychological research into the relationship between personality types (such as Type A, Type C and/or Hardiness) and stress-related illness.
17 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Individual differences in stress. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.