The _____ Is a Tiny Measurable Change in the Electrical

question 96

Multiple Choice

The _____ is a tiny measurable change in the electrical conductivity of human skin that occurs when people feel arousal.

• A) skin conductance response
• B) autonomic nervous system
• C) central nervous system
• D) sympathetic nervous system

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