High and low neuroticism predict different cortisol responses to the combined dexamethasone--CRH test.
BACKGROUND: Depression and posttraumatic stress disorder are both associated with altered function of the hypothalamic--pituitary--adrenal axis. Neuroticism is a strong predisposing factor for depression and probably also a risk factor for posttraumatic stress disorder. This study investigated wheth...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2001
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