Psychogalvanic 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 psychogalvanic response test measured the suspect's anxiety levels by tracking changes in their skin's electrical conductivity during the interrogation.
- Researchers used a psychogalvanic response device to analyze the fear response of participants in a scary movie study.
- The truth-telling polygraph machine relied on detecting the psychogalvanic response of the skin to indicate deception.
- In a lie detection experiment, the psychogalvanic response was recorded by monitoring the skin's electrical resistance when participants were asked both truthful and false questions.
- The psychogalvanic response measurement was an essential component in the new wearable anxiety tracker, enabling users to monitor their stress levels throughout the day.
Synonyms
- GSR
- Fere Phenomenon
- Electrodermal Response
- Tarchanoff Phenomenon
- Galvanic Skin Response
- Electrical Skin Response