A Galvanometer Is a Device for Mechanical Observation Used to Measure

question 18

Multiple Choice

A galvanometer is a device for mechanical observation used to measure:

• A) the changes in the pulse rate of an individual due to changes in emotions.
• B) the changes in the electrical resistance in the skin due to changes in emotions.
• C) the fluctuations in the attention span of the brain due to changes in emotions.
• D) the changes in body temperature due to changes in emotions.
• E) the degree of dilation of the eyeballs due to changes in emotions.

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