KIN/HS 169
Name___Manish Zaveri__________
“Stress Lab”
Today you will be observing the physiological effects of stress using the BioGraph Infiniti system. In groups of
two or three, you will take turns wearing measuring devices that will record Heart Rate and Respiration Rate as
you experience three different conditions: a baseline control environment; an artificial stress task; and a deep-
breathing task.
1.
Baseline Information:
Sex -
Male
What is your current stress level on a scale of 1-10?
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7_____
(1 = totally relaxed, 10 = extremely stressed)
How much Caffeine have you consumed today?
____
1 cup of coffee
_______
How well did you sleep last night on a scale of 1-10?
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4____
(1 = extremely tired, 10 = totally rested)
2.
Rested Control (4 minutes)
Attach the three measuring devices. Click the green start button to begin recording. During this period you
may converse lightly with your partners or just sit quietly. Try not to make sudden movements with the hand
that is wearing the devices, as it may disrupt the recording. After four minutes, click the square red stop
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