The skin conductivity response, also known as the electrodermal response, is the phenomenon that the skin momentarily becomes a better conductor ofelectricity when either external or internal stimuli occur that are physiologically arousing. Arousal is a broad term referring to overall activation, and is widely considered to be one of the two main dimensions of an emotional response. Measuring arousal is therefore not the same as measuring emotion, but is an important component of it.

Nobody knows exactly when it was discovered, but the empirical study of electrical changes in human skin was described more than 100 years ago by Vigouroux and by Fere. See similar questions...

GSR: Fluctuations in the skin's electrical resistance often associated with emotional states. The ThoughtStream? personal GSR biofeedback system measures tiny, rapid fluctuations in skin moisture associated with the degree of arousal via a compact palm sensor presents these changes to you by both audio and visual means. You learn to lower the pitch of a sound heard through headphones or make the LED's on the display console turn from red to green. See similar questions...

Two more things. First, include an explicit call to action. Tell your reader exactly what action or actions you want him or her to take after reading the letter. For example: Please look over the enclosed materials and return our self-addressed, postage-paid postcard to set up an appointment to discuss your next important building project. See similar questions...

A response card is a card that is included with each invitation and is a means for each guest to accept or decline the invitation to the wedding. Traditionally in formal weddings a hand written note from the invited guest indicated the response to an invitation. However, today it is very acceptable to include a response card with your invitation so that the guest is not required to respond with a hand written note. See similar questions...

The network includes two instruments to remotely measure the water's conductivity -- the ability of water to pass an electrical current. Conductivity is one way to determine the quality of the water. It is an indirect measure of the water's salinity. Higher conductivity readings can come from inorganic dissolved solids such as chloride, sulfate, sodium and calcium. See similar questions...

Conductivity cells drift primarily as a function of cell fouling. There are several sources of the fouling: Biological growth is the primary source of cell fouling. Rinsing the conductivity cell with clean de-ionized water after each cast helps prevent most growth in the cell. If the cell is not rinsed, or standard tap water is used, growth rates can be severe. As the cell fouls, it will drift towards lower salinity values. Surface oil slicks also cause cell fouling. See similar questions...

Specific conductance is the scientific term for conductivity values that have been compensated to 25 degrees C. See similar questions...

For the best results, calibrate the tester every day that you use it to be sure it is reading correctly. See similar questions...

Choose a standard that has a conductivity that is similar to the conductivity of your samples. If you do not know what the approximate conductivity of your samples will be, start with the 1000 uS/cm standard. If you find that your samples have a much higher or lower conductivity than this standard, choose a standard with a different conductivity for future calibrations. See similar questions...

Once an issue has been received, a member of Microsoft's Response Management Team will respond within one business day with a brief update on the issue and will work with you to resolve the issue. Within the next three business days, a Microsoft representative will provide you with another status update or final response. See similar questions...

The DEA and Anda have a dedicated staff to assist you with any questions you might have. If no one is available to answer your call, please go ahead and leave a message and someone will call you by the next business day. You may also contact Anda via email at andacsoshelp@andrx.com See similar questions...

Skin is the largest organ in your body. Its purpose is to protect your muscles, bones and organs, to keep your body at the proper temperature and to give you the sense of touch. See similar questions...

If you have a skin disease, rashes, or allergies to adhesives, check with your doctor before using NicoDerm CQ. If a skin rash develops, or if the skin under the patch becomes swollen or very red, stop using NicoDerm CQ and see your doctor. See similar questions...

If you need to, you can shave a small area of skin and apply NicoDerm CQ to it. But make sure the area is not nicked or irritated. See similar questions...

This is a collection of the quesions people most commonly ask me. Perhaps you were wondering about these topics yourself, but "didn't want pry." I hope this page helps satisfy any lingering curiousity you may have! :) See similar questions...