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Emotions: Bodily Arousal

i. Emotions are usually accompanied by Physiological Effects ii. Autonomic Nervous System Responds to Emotions iii. Galvanic Skin Response - An increase in the electrical conductivity of the skin that occurs when sweat glands increase their activity iv. Polygraph - Lie detector test that records autonomic fluctuations while a subject is questioned

Galvanic Skin Response (GSR):

- GSR measures the electrical conductivity of the skin, which increases with sweat gland activity. - GSR is commonly used in psychology to assess emotional arousal and stress levels. - Emotional stimuli trigger changes in GSR, reflecting physiological arousal associated with emotions.

Cultural Influences on Emotion:

- Emotions are influenced by cultural norms, values, and socialization practices. - Cultural display rules dictate how emotions should be expressed and managed in different cultural contexts. - Cross-cultural studies reveal variations in emotional experiences and expressions, highlighting the importance of cultural sensitivity in understanding emotions.

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