galvanic skin response (redirected from galvanic skin reflex)

gal·van·ic skin response (gl-vnk)

n. Abbr. GSR

A measure of electrical resistance as a reflection of changes in emotional arousal, taken by attaching electrodes to any part of the skin and recording changes in moment-to-moment perspiration and related activity of the autonomic nervous system.

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galvanic skin response,

n change in electrical conductivity of the skin usually brought on by changes in emotion—for example, fear. Also known as
electrodermal response. See also biofeedback.

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galvanic skin response (GSR),

n a reaction to certain stimuli as indicated by a change in the electric resistance of the skin. The GSR is used in some polygraph examinations.