Title
Effect of Feedback Training and Knowledge of Results on Discrimination of Skin Conductance Responses
Date of Award
3-1981
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
Supervisor
Dr. L.E. Roberts
Abstract
The ideomotor theory of visceral learning predicts that the ability to control a visceral response and the ability to detect its occurrence should be correlated. The experiment reported in this thesis examined the effect of training subjects to control sudomotor responding on ability to detect the occurrence of this response. While training was found to facilitate discrimination, the correlation between control and discrimination was not significantly different from zero. It was suggested that one need not abandon ideomotor theory, but realize that other influences may obscure the relationship expected. Examples of possible influences are described.
Recommended Citation
Keleher, Bruce, "Effect of Feedback Training and Knowledge of Results on Discrimination of Skin Conductance Responses" (1981). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 181.
http://digitalcommons.mcmaster.ca/opendissertations/181