title: If 'A-B' does not predict heart disease, why bother with it? A comment on Ivancevich & Matteson.
abstract: A recent article by Ivancevich & Matteson notes many problems with research into the 'A-B' personality but recommends continued research into the construct. It is pointed out that these authors omit consideration of much of the relevant literature and that, when the omitted work is included, the 'A-B' construct must be viewed as a false trail which should now be abandoned.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Ray
mesh_terms: D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D010556:Personality Tests / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011594:Psychometrics; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014434:Type A Personality