What is another word for psycho-galvanometer?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪkə͡ʊɡˌalvɐnˈɒmɪtə] (IPA)

A psycho-galvanometer is an instrument used to measure the emotional responses of a person through changes in skin conductivity. It has also been referred to as a psychogalvanometer, electrodermograph, or skin conductance meter. This device works by monitoring the electrodermal activity (EDA) of a person which is a measure of sweat gland activity in the skin. Other synonyms for psycho-galvanometer include galvanic skin response device, skin resistance measuring instrument, and emotional arousal meter. The psycho-galvanometer is widely used in psychology experiments to measure changes in physiological responses in people as they respond to different stimuli.

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Related words: electroscope, galvanic skin response, lie detector, galvanometer, lie detector device

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