Abstract
Measures of electrodermal activity (EDA) have frequently been adopted within studies of psychopathology. Indeed, the origins of EDA measurement are intimately associated with studies of hysteria at the Saltpetriere and the pioneering work of Vigouroux and Fere (see Bloch, this volume). The purpose of this chapter is to review briefly their validity and utility, and to examine the development of the Palmar Sweat Index (PSI) as a possible substitute index reflecting EDA which might be better suited to more applied or clinical settings. Previous research involving the PSI is reviewed and various methodological issues identified. Results from a series of current studies designed to examine reliability, concurrent and construct validity, and clinical utility of the PSI are presented.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
