TPQ scores for PD patients and control subjects (mean (SD))
| Left onset PD (n = 18) | Right onset PD (n = 22) | Controls (n = 17) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Univariate ANOVA (education and BDI scores used as covariates). | ||||
| *Significantly different from controls (Scheffe; p = 0.02). | ||||
| †Significantly different from controls (Scheffe; p = 0.042). | ||||
| Novelty seeking | 12.5 (3.6) | 11.5 (2.9)* | 14.9 (4.7) | 0.021 |
| Harm avoidance | 18.6 (4.8)† | 13.6 (5.9) | 12.1 (6.1) | 0.032 |
| Reward dependence | 16.0 (3.9) | 16.9 (3.6) | 16.6 (3.5) | 0.919 |