Table 1

 Personality dimensions measured by the tridimensional personality questionnaire (TPQ)

TemperamentHigh scorersLow scorers
Harm avoidance subscore (range 0 to 34)Worrying and pessimistic; fearful and doubtful; shy; fatigableRelaxed and optimistic; bold and confident; outgoing; vigorous
Novelty seeking subscore (range 0 to 34)Exploratory and curious; impulsive; extravagant and enthusiastic; disorderlyIndifferent; reflective; frugal and detached; orderly and regimented
Reward dependence subscore (range 0 to 30)Sentimental and warm; dedicated and attached; dependentPractical and cold; withdrawn and detached; independent