Sasha and Toby are preparing for an upcoming regional swimming gala. Sasha is highly competitive; she expects to win gold in all her events and becomes extremely irritated if her training schedule is disrupted by even a few minutes. She constantly monitors her rivals' training times online to ensure she remains ahead. Toby is much more relaxed about the event; he views it as a fun opportunity to socialise, is not concerned with winning, and feels comfortable going with the flow without any pressure.
Research has shown that certain personality types are more susceptible to the negative physical and psychological effects of stress than others.
Identify the personality type of each swimmer.
Sasha: Toby:
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