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Type A behavior pattern  

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  • The Type A behavior pattern (TABP) was introduced almost 40 years ago by Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman as a risk factor in explaining coronary heart disease (CHD). TABP is a stable individual difference characteristic that has captured considerable attention in medical and psychological research circles. [Source: Encyclopedia of Career Development; Type a Behavior Pattern]

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