Cognitive and affective correlates of temperament in Parkinson's disease.

We examined links between TPQ scores and performance on an attentional orienting task in a sample of 20 people with PD. In addition, associations between TPQ and depression and anxiety scores were explored. It was found that novelty seeking scores were significantly correlated with a reaction time measure of attentional orienting to visual novelty. Harm avoidance scores were significantly correlated with anxiety, but not depression scores. These findings extend our understanding of how temperament interacts with cognitive and affective features of the disorder. PMID: 21869930 [PubMed]
Source: Depression Research and Treatment - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Depress Res Treat Source Type: research