The relationship of Type A behavior and defense style in doctors
Yong-gui Yuan
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Yong-gui Yuan
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Objective To explore the relationship between Type A Behavior and Defense Style. Method 49 medical students and 34 doctors were investigated by the Defense Style Questionnaire (DSQ) and Type A Behavior Questionnaire (TABQ). Results Immature and middle defense styles were more used by Type A subjects than Type B and Type M subjects (P<0.05). TABQ total score was significantly associated with immature and middle defense styles (P<0.001 or P<0.05). Conclusion Immature and middle defense styles were associated with Type A Behavior.
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Objective To explore the relationship between Type A Behavior and Defense Style. Method 49 medical students and 34 doctors were investigated by the Defense Style Questionnaire (DSQ) and Type A Behavior Questionnaire (TABQ). Results Immature and middle defense styles were more used by Type A subjects than Type B and Type M subjects (P<0.05). TABQ total score was significantly associated with immature and middle defense styles (P<0.001 or P<0.05). Conclusion Immature and middle defense styles were associated with Type A Behavior.
Key concepts: Style (visual arts), Psychology, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Social psychology, Geography, Archaeology