Type A Behavior: Its Diagnosis and Treatment

Meyer Friedman, the physician who first identified Type A behavior (TAB), here offers a full description of the most effective way to correctly diagnose it. This guidebook offers a step-by-step description of his revolutionary method that has proven successful in treating thousands of TAB sufferers, in many cases, alleviating it completely. A truly unique resource, Type A Behavior features drawings and photographs illustrating the psychomotor signs of TAB. A special appendix lists a series of quotations found especially useful for changing some of the false belief systems held by TAB subjects.

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I General Understanding and Medical Diagnosis of Type A Behavior.- 1 An Overview of Types A and B Behavior.- 2 Psychological Components of Type A Behavior.- 3 Medical Diagnosis of Type A Behavior and Its Differentiation from Type B Behavior.- II Modification of Type A Behavior.- 4 Qualities of an Effective Group Leader in Type A Counseling.- 5 Enhancement of Self-Esteem.- 6 Modification of Time Urgency and Impatience.- 7 Modification of Free-Floating Hostility.- 8 Encouragement of Numinous Enrichment.- 9 Effectiveness of Type A Counseling in Postmyocardial Infarction Patients and Normal Subjects.- 10 Concise Guide for 2-Year Course of Type A Intervention.- Appendix 1 Exercises for Modication of Time Urgency and Free-Floating Hostility and Enhancement of Security/Self-Esteem.- Appendix 2 Sample of One Week's Exercises (Drills) to Be Performed.- Appendix 3 Suggestions and Explanation Concerning Various Exercises.- Appendix 4 General Truths and Principles of Conduct.- Appendix 5 The Bait and Hook.- References.