Geer And Maisel: Physiological Measures Of Stress

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Method

Answer 2

Lab

Independent measures

Question 3

Participants

Answer 3

60 psychology undergraduates in New York

Question 4

Measures

Answer 4

GSR- placing grips containing moistire sensors on fingers.
Measure changes in moisture level.
Base line measurement so difference in sweat taken. (5 min before)

Sat in soundproof room and wired up to GSR and ECG

Question 5

Background

Answer 5

Stress produces physiological arousal which is reflected in the functioning of many of our bodies systems.

Electrical/mechanical- blood pressure, heart rate , respiration rate , GSR

Biochemical- Analysis of blood or urine, to assess levels of hormones that the adrenal gland secretes