Procedures
Autonomic Control
This procedure relies primarily upon self-regulation of thermal behavior of the hand and foot, and upon self-regulation of palmar sweating using skin conductance feedback. Information based on measurement of these modalities may be presented visually and/or auditorily using a computer, or simple stand-alone devices may be used. Any thermometer with a range of at least 70 degrees F. to 100 degrees F. can be used. Radio Shack has a small skin conductance monitor for around $15 that can be used to learn control of that autonomic index. Generally one works toward more relaxed levels (warm, dry hands).
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