Appelhans, Bradley M ; Luecken, Linda J; Candland, Douglas K (2006): HRV Flashcards
What is heart rate variability (HRV) and how is it measured?
Heart rate variability (HRV) refers to the variations in time between successive heartbeats and can be measured using electrocardiography (ECG) or other methods.
How does the article define emotional regulation?
Emotional regulation is defined as the ability to modulate emotional experiences and expressions in response to environmental demands and personal goals.
According to the article, what is the relationship between HRV and emotional regulation?
The article suggests that individuals with higher levels of HRV are better able to regulate their emotional responses to stressful situations
What population was studied in the research presented in the article?
The research presented in the article studied a sample of college students.
What were the main findings of the study?
The study found that individuals with higher levels of HRV reported less emotional reactivity and more emotional regulation in response to a stressor task.
What are some potential applications of HRV as a tool for measuring emotional regulation?
HRV may be useful as a tool for measuring emotional regulation in both clinical and non-clinical populations, and may have applications in stress management and other therapeutic interventions.
What are some limitations of the research presented in the article?
Some limitations of the research presented in the article include the use of a relatively small sample size and the use of self-reported measures of emotional regulation
What future research directions are suggested by the authors?
The authors suggest that future research should explore the relationship between HRV and emotional regulation in different populations and contexts, and investigate the potential of HRV as a predictor of stress-related health outcomes
How might HRV be useful in understanding individual differences in stress resilience?
HRV may be useful in understanding individual differences in stress resilience by providing a noninvasive and easily measurable biomarker of emotional regulation.
the model of neurovisceral integration
Alle processen die betrokken zijn bij emoties (gedragsmatige, cognitieve en lichamelijke) worden beschouwd als subsystemen van een zelforganiserend systeem. Dit model beschouwt ook het centrale autonome netwerk als de commandant die cognitieve, gedragsmatige en lichamelijke elementen bestuurt en reguleert tot gereguleerde emotionele toestanden door andere potentiële reacties te remmen. HRV wordt daarom beschouwd als een proxy voor het vermogen van het centrale autonome netwerk om emotionele reacties te reguleren door te remmen volgens de context.
the polyvagal theory
The first theory, the polyvagal theory, was introduced by Porges in 1997. Within this theory, human functions is understood in terms of acquired, genetically based characteristics that probably have aided in human survival or reproduction. According to this theory, the autonomic nervous system developed in three stages. First was a slow-responding, unmyelinated vagus nerve (the dorsal vagal complex) developed that caused people to freeze when threatened. After that, acquisition of the sympathetic nervous system caused people to be able to either fight or flight. Finally, a fast-acting myelinated vagus (ventral vagal complex) enables people to rapidly withdraw and reinstate the inhibitory influence on heart beat activity. It is said to mediate facial expression, listening and other social behaviours.
