Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ318125
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Role of Social Competence in Borderline Essential Hypertension.
Morrison, Randall L.; And Others
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v53 n2 p248-55 Apr 1985
Evaluated social competence of 22 male borderline hypertensives in relation to cardiovascular responsivity to Behavioral Role-Play Test of assertiveness and in comparison with normotensives. Identified two distinct groups of hypertensives based on pulse pressure changes (high/low) in response to social challenge. Both groups showed deficits in interpersonal responding. (NRB)
Descriptors: Arousal Patterns, Assertiveness, Heart Rate, Hypertension, Interpersonal Competence, Males
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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