galvanic skin response

American  

noun

1. a change in the electrical conductivity of the skin caused by an emotional reaction to a stimulus.

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galvanic skin response British  

noun

1.  GSR.  a change in the electrical resistance of the skin occurring in moments of strong emotion; measurements of this change are used in lie detector tests

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Etymology

Origin of galvanic skin response

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

We use experts in behavioral science, facial coding, galvanic skin response, and other subjects and research methods as well.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

The test measured "thoracic and abdominal respiration, galvanic skin response, and cardiac activity," Hanafin wrote in the report.

From Fox News • Sep. 26, 2018

Voluntarily tracking data from one’s body at all times – sleep movement, gut microbiome, galvanic skin response – builds a complete picture of who you are.

From The Guardian • Mar. 19, 2018

Blackaller suggested that, eventually, V.R. software could be calibrated to the user’s body: “There might be ways to keep track of pulse, or galvanic skin response, and deliver different experiences in reaction to that.”

From The New Yorker • Apr. 25, 2016

A 2010 study revealed that the sound of whining focused listeners’ attention more effectively than neutral speech and even caused an increase in galvanic skin response, a sign of emotional arousal.

From Slate