Figure 2

Path model reflecting the associations between the three measured questionnaires or scales of questionnaires (STAI-T, NEO-FFI-N, and IUS) with three outcome measures of fear acquisition (CS+, CS− discrimination in SCR, STARTLE, and RATINGS). Paths are labeled with standardized regression coefficients (βst) and p values. Full model paths and coefficients are shown in grey; paths and corresponding coefficients selected in the final model are overlaid in blue. Note that solid grey lines represent non-significant paths (p > 0.1) in the full model. Blue dashed lines represent paths that were trend significant (p < 0.1) in the full model, and significant in the final model (p < 0.05), solid blue lines represent paths significant (p < 0.05) in the full model and significant in the final model. Correlation paths between independent and between dependent measures are shown in black, all p < 0.001 unless otherwise specified. Coefficients appear in grey for the full model and in blue for the final model. The full model shows poor fit (RMSEA > 0.10) while the final model shows excellent fit (RMSEA < 0.01).