Key result
Type A behavior pattern interacted with neuroticism and depression, where higher neuroticism and lower depression were associated with greater psychophysiological reactivity in Type A subjects.
Why the study?
Does the interaction between Type A behavior pattern, neuroticism, and depression affect psychophysiological reactivity in healthy men?
Cross-Sectional (n=70)
Does the interaction between Type A behavior pattern, neuroticism, and depression affect psychophysiological reactivity in healthy men?
The study demonstrates that psychophysiological reactivity to stress is influenced by complex interactions between Type A behavior, neuroticism, and depression.
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Interactions of Type A behavior with neuroticism and depression may affect reactivity; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before clinical use.
Bertolotti et al. (1995) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy (n=70). Type A behavior pattern vs. Non Type A behavior pattern was evaluated on Cardiac (rate-pressure product) and electrodermic (skin conductance level) psychophysiological reactivity. Type A behavior pattern interacted with neuroticism and depression, where higher neuroticism and lower depression were associated with greater psychophysiological reactivity in Type A subjects.