Body's Physical Responses

Definition

The body's physical responses refer to the physiological changes that occur in the body during emotional experiences, such as increased heart rate, sweating, or tense muscles. These responses are often automatic and can be measured objectively.

Related terms

Autonomic Nervous System:

This term refers to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including the body's physical responses during emotional experiences.

Fight-or-flight response: This term describes the body's automatic physiological reaction to a perceived threat or danger, preparing it for either fighting off or fleeing from the situation.

Polygraph: A polygraph is a device commonly known as a lie detector test that measures various physiological responses (such as heart rate and skin conductance) to determine if someone is telling the truth or not.