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Robin Switzer

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Anxiety

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Biological Indicators Of Anxiety, Robin Switzer Nov 2018

Biological Indicators Of Anxiety, Robin Switzer

Robin Switzer

Idea: Test cost effective biological indicators for clinical anxiety compared to the Beck Anxiety Inventory.  
Premise 1: Bio dots: measure stress levels by temperature in hands; warm = calm, cold = stressed.
Premise 2: Pulse rate: initial and preliminary links to increase in heart rate when experiencing anxiety or exposed to stressful/anxious situations (Clarke et.al, 2014; Williams et. al, 2017).
Premise 3: Oxygen levels: initial and preliminary links to lower oxygen levels in the blood due to hyperventilation during anxiety (Giardino, et. Al, 2007; Gilbert, 2012; Mason et. Al, 2013)
Procedures: Within subjects, ten participants (private practice) over five …


Biological Indicators Of Anxiety, Robin Switzer Feb 2012

Biological Indicators Of Anxiety, Robin Switzer

Robin Switzer

Idea: Test cost effective biological indicators for clinical anxiety compared to the Beck Anxiety Inventory.  
Premise 1: Bio dots: measure stress levels by temperature in hands; warm = calm, cold = stressed.
Premise 2: Pulse rate: initial and preliminary links to increase in heart rate when experiencing anxiety or exposed to stressful/anxious situations (Clarke et.al, 2014; Williams et. al, 2017).
Premise 3: Oxygen levels: initial and preliminary links to lower oxygen levels in the blood due to hyperventilation during anxiety (Giardino, et. Al, 2007; Gilbert, 2012; Mason et. Al, 2013)
Procedures: Within subjects, ten participants (private practice) over five …