Explain Why Traditional Vaginal Photoplethysmography May Not Be the Best

question 102

Essay

Explain why traditional vaginal photoplethysmography may not be the best measure for psychophysiological studies of arousal and describe two newer approaches that overcome the problems with this older approach to measuring arousal in women.

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Definitions:

Brachioradialis

A muscle of the forearm that flexes the forearm at the elbow; it is particularly used when lifting objects or performing movements against resistance.

Radial Pulse

Pulse detected in the radial artery.

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

A muscle of the forearm that acts to flex and adduct (move towards the body) the wrist.

Flexor Carpi Radialis

A muscle of the forearm that acts to flex and abduct the hand.