Question
(1) Psychologists classify people as introverts or extroverts. (2) Introverts
generally refuel by being alone, while extroverts draw energy from interactions with
others. (3) But this isn’t the only continuum along which we classify personality.
(4) Another classification system used to label contrasting personality types is
Type A and Type B. (5) Type A personality types are competitive, impatient, and
aggressive. (6) Type B personality types are relaxed, patient, and easygoing.
(7) Type A personalities are often more successful, but Type B personalities are
often more likeable.
(8) In the 1950s, cardiologists Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman practiced
medicine in the same office. (9) The chairs in their waiting room needed to be
reupholstered much sooner than they had expected. (10) When the upholsterer
came to repair the chairs, he was surprised at how they were worn in an unusual
pattern. (11) Instead of seeing wear marks in the backs of the chairs, the upholstery
was worn more on the edges of the seats and on the arms of the chairs. (12) The
unusual wear pattern suggested that the cardiac patients didn’t sit against the
backs of the chairs. (13) Rather, they sat on the edges of the seats, using the arms
of the chairs to push to a standing position frequently.
(14) Friedman and Rosenman conducted a study to determine what caused
this difference. (15) Their research revealed that cardiac patients, especially those
with high blood pressure, tend to be more anxious, driven, and impatient than the
general public. (16) Friedman and Rosenman labeled that personality Type A.
(17) They called the contrasting personality Type B.
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(18) Type A personalities are often high achievers. (19) They push themselves
to finish before work deadlines and to outperform expectations. (20) For this reason,
they may report lower job satisfaction, often appearing to be irritable. (21) Type B
personalities, on the other hand, experience lower stress levels and more enjoyment.
(22) However, they are often less productive because they are typically less
concerned with being successful.
(23) No one person exhibits all these behaviors all the time and in all
circumstances. (24) People can be classified anywhere along the Type A and Type
B continuum. (25) That means, you may lean more toward one end of the spectrum
than the other, but you likely are somewhere in between extreme Type A or extreme
Type B. (26) Interesting, huh?
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1 Giselle would like to add more organization to her paper. Which sentence should replace sentence 7 to suggest the organizational structure of her paper?
A The following information will demonstrate how interesting the Type A and Type B continuum is in contrast to the introvert/extrovert scheme.
B The history behind this classification scheme is as interesting as the scheme itself.
C However, most people are more knowledgeable of the Type A and Type B classification scheme. D Can you guess which end of the continuum you lean toward?
2 Giselle would like to insert the following sentences to further develop ideas in the second paragraph (sentences 8–13).
The upholsterer reported, “There’s something different about your patients. I’ve never seen chairs with wear patterns like these.”
Where is the BEST place to insert these sentences?
A After sentence 9
B After sentence 10
C After sentence 11
D After sentence 12
3 Giselle needs to add a transition to the beginning of sentence 14 to better organize her ideas. Which transition should be inserted at the beginning of sentence 14?
A To everyone’s surprise
B Almost five years later
C Inspired by the upholsterer’s observation
D Confused by this strange development
4 What is the MOST effective way to revise sentence 20?
A For this reason, they are often irritable and report lower job satisfaction.
B They are often reporting lower job satisfaction and might be irritable for this reason.
C They often report lower job satisfaction and, for this reason, may appear to be more irritable. D For this reason, they are often lowering job satisfaction and appear to be irritable.
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5 Giselle wants to improve the conclusion to her paper. Which sentence should replace sentence 26 to maintain a formal style?
A While determining your own placement on the continuum, you might also examine your classmates and siblings.
B We should be content to analyze our personalities with these two classification systems, but there are yet other personality traits to consider.
C It makes me wonder: Where might Friedman and Rosenman fall on the Type A and Type B continuum?
D While it may be interesting to determine your placement on the continuum, learning the history behind the classification system is just as fascinating.
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generally refuel by being alone, while extroverts draw energy from interactions with
others. (3) But this isn’t the only continuum along which we classify personality.
(4) Another classification system used to label contrasting personality types is
Type A and Type B. (5) Type A personality types are competitive, impatient, and
aggressive. (6) Type B personality types are relaxed, patient, and easygoing.
(7) Type A personalities are often more successful, but Type B personalities are
often more likeable.
(8) In the 1950s, cardiologists Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman practiced
medicine in the same office. (9) The chairs in their waiting room needed to be
reupholstered much sooner than they had expected. (10) When the upholsterer
came to repair the chairs, he was surprised at how they were worn in an unusual
pattern. (11) Instead of seeing wear marks in the backs of the chairs, the upholstery
was worn more on the edges of the seats and on the arms of the chairs. (12) The
unusual wear pattern suggested that the cardiac patients didn’t sit against the
backs of the chairs. (13) Rather, they sat on the edges of the seats, using the arms
of the chairs to push to a standing position frequently.
(14) Friedman and Rosenman conducted a study to determine what caused
this difference. (15) Their research revealed that cardiac patients, especially those
with high blood pressure, tend to be more anxious, driven, and impatient than the
general public. (16) Friedman and Rosenman labeled that personality Type A.
(17) They called the contrasting personality Type B.
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(18) Type A personalities are often high achievers. (19) They push themselves
to finish before work deadlines and to outperform expectations. (20) For this reason,
they may report lower job satisfaction, often appearing to be irritable. (21) Type B
personalities, on the other hand, experience lower stress levels and more enjoyment.
(22) However, they are often less productive because they are typically less
concerned with being successful.
(23) No one person exhibits all these behaviors all the time and in all
circumstances. (24) People can be classified anywhere along the Type A and Type
B continuum. (25) That means, you may lean more toward one end of the spectrum
than the other, but you likely are somewhere in between extreme Type A or extreme
Type B. (26) Interesting, huh?
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Assessment Name: _______________________________________________ Unit 2
1 Giselle would like to add more organization to her paper. Which sentence should replace sentence 7 to suggest the organizational structure of her paper?
A The following information will demonstrate how interesting the Type A and Type B continuum is in contrast to the introvert/extrovert scheme.
B The history behind this classification scheme is as interesting as the scheme itself.
C However, most people are more knowledgeable of the Type A and Type B classification scheme. D Can you guess which end of the continuum you lean toward?
2 Giselle would like to insert the following sentences to further develop ideas in the second paragraph (sentences 8–13).
The upholsterer reported, “There’s something different about your patients. I’ve never seen chairs with wear patterns like these.”
Where is the BEST place to insert these sentences?
A After sentence 9
B After sentence 10
C After sentence 11
D After sentence 12
3 Giselle needs to add a transition to the beginning of sentence 14 to better organize her ideas. Which transition should be inserted at the beginning of sentence 14?
A To everyone’s surprise
B Almost five years later
C Inspired by the upholsterer’s observation
D Confused by this strange development
4 What is the MOST effective way to revise sentence 20?
A For this reason, they are often irritable and report lower job satisfaction.
B They are often reporting lower job satisfaction and might be irritable for this reason.
C They often report lower job satisfaction and, for this reason, may appear to be more irritable. D For this reason, they are often lowering job satisfaction and appear to be irritable.
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5 Giselle wants to improve the conclusion to her paper. Which sentence should replace sentence 26 to maintain a formal style?
A While determining your own placement on the continuum, you might also examine your classmates and siblings.
B We should be content to analyze our personalities with these two classification systems, but there are yet other personality traits to consider.
C It makes me wonder: Where might Friedman and Rosenman fall on the Type A and Type B continuum?
D While it may be interesting to determine your placement on the continuum, learning the history behind the classification system is just as fascinating.
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Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the suggested answers for Giselle's assessment based on the context and goals outlined in the questions:
1. **Answer: B** - "The history behind this classification scheme is as interesting as the scheme itself."
This choice effectively introduces the historical context of the Type A and Type B classification scheme, aligning with the organizational structure of the paper.
2. **Answer: B** - "After sentence 10."
This placement allows the upholsterer's comment to segue naturally into the unusual findings regarding the wear patterns of the chairs, enhancing the explanation of why Friedman and Rosenman took notice.
3. **Answer: C** - "Inspired by the upholsterer’s observation."
This transition phrase effectively connects the previous observation about the chairs with the subsequent research conducted by Friedman and Rosenman, showing a clear cause-and-effect relationship.
4. **Answer: A** - "For this reason, they are often irritable and report lower job satisfaction."
This revision succinctly conveys the relationship between Type A personalities, their job satisfaction, and their perceived irritability, all in a clear and direct manner.
5. **Answer: B** - "We should be content to analyze our personalities with these two classification systems, but there are yet other personality traits to consider."
This sentence maintains a formal tone while summarizing the exploration of personality classifications and hinting at further inquiry beyond Type A and Type B, making it a strong concluding statement.
1. **Answer: B** - "The history behind this classification scheme is as interesting as the scheme itself."
This choice effectively introduces the historical context of the Type A and Type B classification scheme, aligning with the organizational structure of the paper.
2. **Answer: B** - "After sentence 10."
This placement allows the upholsterer's comment to segue naturally into the unusual findings regarding the wear patterns of the chairs, enhancing the explanation of why Friedman and Rosenman took notice.
3. **Answer: C** - "Inspired by the upholsterer’s observation."
This transition phrase effectively connects the previous observation about the chairs with the subsequent research conducted by Friedman and Rosenman, showing a clear cause-and-effect relationship.
4. **Answer: A** - "For this reason, they are often irritable and report lower job satisfaction."
This revision succinctly conveys the relationship between Type A personalities, their job satisfaction, and their perceived irritability, all in a clear and direct manner.
5. **Answer: B** - "We should be content to analyze our personalities with these two classification systems, but there are yet other personality traits to consider."
This sentence maintains a formal tone while summarizing the exploration of personality classifications and hinting at further inquiry beyond Type A and Type B, making it a strong concluding statement.