Electrodermal Response (Noun)
Meaning
A change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The researcher used electrodermal response as a physiological measure to assess the participant's emotional arousal during the fear conditioning task.
- In the lie detection test, the polygraph measured the electrodermal response of the subject to detect any changes in skin conductivity.
- The electrodermal response was used as a biomarker to identify individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder who were at risk of experiencing flashbacks.
- During the stress test, the electrodermal response of the participant was recorded using electrodes attached to the fingers to assess the body's "fight or flight" response.
- The electrodermal response of the subjects was monitored in real-time using a skin conductance meter to track their emotional state during the public speaking task.
Synonyms
- GSR
- Psychogalvanic Response
- Fere Phenomenon
- Tarchanoff Phenomenon
- Galvanic Skin Response
- Electrical Skin Response