Table 2.
Visual Avoidance Behavior Composite Score and Disgust Reactivity Measures
| bvFTD M (SD) | AD M (SD) | Controls M (SD) | Statistical test value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-reported disgust | 1.34 (.88) | 1.49 (.70) | 1.88 (.33) | F (2, 129) = .297, ns |
| Physiological reactivity | −.10 (.39) | −.03 (38) | .06 (.80) | F (2, 125) = .37, ns |
| Inter-cycle interval | −.21 (.74) | −.17 (.75) | .73 (1.45) | F (2, 86) = 3.08, p = .051 |
| Disgust facial behavior | 13.55 (17.98) | 17.44 (17.27) | 25.79 (20.39) | F (2, 121) = 2.06, ns |
| Visual avoidance behavior | −1.16 (1.68) | .64 (3.85) | 1.06 (4.68) | F (2, 129) = 5.20, p = .007 |
Note. Raw means and standard deviations. Statistical test values for behavior, physiology, and self-report are from GLM analyses, with diagnosis as fixed factors and MMSE and CASEF personal hygiene score as covariates.