作者: In Kyoon Lyoo , Do-Un Jeong , Yu-Jin Lee , Seog Ju Kim , Jong-Bae Choi
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摘要: ABSTRACT Objectives: To compare the biogenetic temperament and character patterns of subjects with narcolepsy those healthy control subjects. Methods: Twenty-two narcolepsy, diagnosed Inter national Classification Sleep Disorder (ICSD) criteria, 22 were recruited. The Korean version Temperament Character Inventory was administered to all Results: Compared subjects, narcoleps y showed significantly higher Novelty-Seeking (ANCOVA, F=5.42, p=0.025), lower Persistence (F=8.41, p=0.006) Self-Directedness scores (F=4.70, p=0.036). Conclusion: Narcoleptic patients have a distinct pattern te mperament character. Our findings suggest that narcoleptic are exploratory in response novelty but give up easily. In addition, our show narcolepti c consider themselves ineffective, purposeless, fragile. Medicine Psychophysiology 2005;12(1):45-49