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      Toward the automated measurement of the type-A behavior pattern.

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      Journal of behavioral medicine
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          Sixty-six structured interviews that were rated by Rosenman on a 5-point Type A/B behavior pattern scale, were scored by means of a semi-automated system for verbosity, voice volume and the temporal pacing of speech. A significant negative correlation obtained between interviewees' A/B ratings and their reaction-time scores; significant positive correlations obtained between their behavior type ratings and their voice volume and duration of vocalization scores. A regression equation consisting of reaction-time and voice volume scores correctly classified the A/B ratings of 89 percent of the interviewees. The significant correlations that were obtained between the interviewer's and the interviewees' speech patterns emphasize the need for standardizing the interviewer's style. Finally, the findings suggest that anxiety-arousal is a mediating variable in the relationship between Type-A behavior and coronary heart disease.

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          Journal
          J Behav Med
          Journal of behavioral medicine
          Springer Science and Business Media LLC
          0160-7715
          0160-7715
          Mar 1982
          : 5
          : 1
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          10.1007/BF00845255
          7120375
          894f169d-23ea-49f2-bf2e-a7d0103d8b5f
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