Physiological Correlates of Shyness

Study on Personality and Physical Responses in College Students

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18 years - 100 years
All
Phase N/A
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Brief description of study.

We are trying to determine the relationship between personality processes and psychophysiological activity, including such basic measures as hand temperature, skin moisture, heart rate, and respiration rate.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of the present study is to compare the basic psychophysiology of shy and non- shy college students.
This study takes place in New Albany, IN and is only recruiting IU Southeast students.

Participants will not be paid for their participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: healthy,shyness
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria
Attending Indiana University Southeast

This study investigates the relationship between personality traits and physical responses in the body, such as hand temperature, skin moisture, heart rate, and breathing. The purpose of this study is to compare these physical responses between college students who are shy and those who are not.

Participants will have their hand temperature, skin moisture, heart rate, and respiration rate measured. These are basic measures of how the body reacts and are used to study the connection between personality and physical responses.

  • Who can participate: Participants must be attending Indiana University Southeast.
  • Study details: Participants will undergo measurements of hand temperature, skin moisture, heart rate, and respiration rate to study the connection between personality traits and physical reactions.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1710877876

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