Physiological correlates and emotional specificity of human piloerection

被引:124
作者
Benedek, Mathias [1 ]
Kaernbach, Christian [2 ]
机构
[1] Graz Univ, Dept Psychol, A-8010 Graz, Austria
[2] Univ Kiel, Dept Psychol, D-24098 Kiel, Germany
基金
奥地利科学基金会;
关键词
Piloerection; Goose bumps; Emotion; Electrodermal system; Cardiovascular system; Respiratory system; Being moved; Being touched; MUSIC; CHILLS; FEELINGS;
D O I
10.1016/j.biopsycho.2010.12.012
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
Piloerection is known as an indicator of strong emotional experiences. However, little is known about the physiological and emotional specificity of this psychophysiological response. In the presented study, piloerection was elicited by audio stimuli taken from music and film episodes. The physiological response accompanying the incidence of piloerection was recorded with respect to electrodermal, cardiovascular and respiratory measures and compared to a matched control condition. The employment of an optical recording system allowed for a direct and objective assessment of visible piloerection. The occurrence of piloerection was primarily accompanied by an increase of phasic electrodermal activity and increased respiration depth as compared to a matched control condition. This physiological response pattern is discussed in the context of dominant theories of human piloerection. Consideration of all available evidence suggests that emotional piloerection represents a valuable indicator of the state of being moved or touched. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:320 / 329
页数:10
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