title: Social health and the forgiving heart: the Type B story.
abstract: The evolution of the Type A hypothesis is well documented. The protective corresponding Type B construct has not evolved similarly. Using experiences from Friedman's Recurrent Coronary Prevention Project, on a speculative basis, four neglected protective processes are examined: uniqueness/self-esteem/autonomy, forgiveness, sociability, and "causal" wisdom attributions. A more integrative set of questions is proposed to expand our knowledge of adaptive fitness and success.
authors.affiliation: Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599-7400.
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Kaplan
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D012944:Social Support; D014434:Type A Personality