psychogalvanic reflex

psychogalvanic reflex
psychogalvanic reflex n a momentary decrease in the apparent electrical resistance of the skin resulting from activity of the sweat glands in response to mental or emotional stimulation called also psychogalvanic reaction, psychogalvanic response

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galvanic skin response.

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