Which of the following terms refers to a drop in the electrical resistance of the skin (indicating physiological arousal)?

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Galvanic skin response (also known as electrodermal activity or skin conductance response) is the term that refers to a drop in the electrical resistance of the skin. This is commonly used as a measure of physiological arousal in a person, as it indicates an increase in the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the fight-or-flight response. A and C refer to general types of physiological responses, while B refers to the activity of the autonomic nervous system as a whole, rather than a specific measure of arousal.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to a Drop in the Electrical