galvanic skin response


galvanic skin response

noun

Definition of GALVANIC SKIN RESPONSE

: a change in the electrical resistance of the skin that is a physiochemical response to emotional arousal which increases sympathetic nervous system activity

First Known Use of GALVANIC SKIN RESPONSE

1942

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