Table 3.
Mean Scores (± SD) on Attitudinal Inventories
| Scale | General Internists (n = 131) | Subspecialists (n = 68) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authoritarianism | 20.8 ± 7.5 | 22.9 ± 7.7 | .06 |
| Machiavellianism | 12.4 ± 4.5 | 13.6 ± 5.2 | .09 |
| Reliance on high technology | 17.6 ± 6.0 | 18.1 ± 7.2 | .66 |
| Negative orientation to patients with psychological problems | 31.0 ± 9.4 | 34.1 ± 12.0 | .07 |
| Intolerance of ambiguity | 29.7 ± 8.2 | 30.9 ± 9.9 | .41 |