Tarchanoff Phenomenon (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 tarchanoff phenomenon has been used in various studies to monitor human stress levels during different activities.
- In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers utilized the tarchanoff phenomenon to measure the anxiety levels of individuals facing a crowd.
- Detecting the tarchanoff phenomenon in subjects can be useful for diagnosing mental health disorders.
- By analyzing the tarchanoff phenomenon, psychologists attempt to identify patterns and correlations with emotional responses.
- Research on the tarchanoff phenomenon is frequently cited in discussions on the psychosomatic effects of high-stress environments.
Synonyms
- GSR
- Psychogalvanic Response
- Fere Phenomenon
- Electrodermal Response
- Galvanic Skin Response
- Electrical Skin Response