The Galvanic Skin Response Is a Measure of

question 68

Multiple Choice

The galvanic skin response is a measure of

• A) blood flow through the skin.
• B) muscle tension of the skin.
• C) electrical conductivity of the skin.
• D) two-point difference threshold of the skin.

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