Geer and maisel (1972) : physiological measures of stress

Question 1

whats the aim ?

Answer 1

To see if perceived control or actual control can reduce stress reactions to averse stimuli.

Question 2

Whats the method?

Answer 2

Lab experiment

pps shown photos of dead car crash victims

stress levels measured

Question 3

how were their stress levels measured ?

Answer 3

GSR( galvanic skin response) + heart rate through ecg machiene

Question 4

how many pps?

Answer 4

60 undergrads in a psychology course at a new york uni

Question 5

what’s the procedure?

Answer 5

independent measures design

pps randomly assigned to 3 conditions

Question 6

whats the measures ??

Answer 6

gsr involves placing finger grips containing moisture sensors over the ends of pps fingers

experimentor could measure changes in moisture levels

Question 7

Whats the results?

Answer 7

ecg recordings were discarded as they appeared inaccurate
group 2 showed the most stress
group 1 showed the least stress

Question 8

what was concluded ?

Answer 8

having control over your environment can reduce stress responses

Question 9

how was quant data recorded?

Answer 9

logged to assess pos/neg change of moisture

when pps saw the image the level of moisture measured and recorded