Asked by Sheridan Blanco on Jun 11, 2024
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Williams, a criminal investigator, measures a suspect's change in perspiration in response to questions regarding a burglary case. Which type of physiological measure is the investigator using?
A) Galvanic skin response
B) Electromyogram
C) Electroencephalogram
D) Functional MRI
Galvanic Skin Response
A measure of the electrical conductance of the skin, which changes with moisture level and is used as an indicator of emotional arousal or stress.
Criminal Investigator
A professional tasked with examining crime scenes, collecting evidence, and using forensic analysis to solve crimes and identify perpetrators.
Perspiration
The process of sweating or the secretion of fluids by the sweat glands in the skin.
- Familiarize oneself with the employment of physiological measurements within research settings and identify the specific kinds of physiological measures.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the employment of physiological measurements within research settings and identify the specific kinds of physiological measures.
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