The article analyzes the phenomenon of communication from the position of various scientists. It is noted that any process of communication is accompanied by changes in psychophysiological indicators - the electrical activity of the brain, skin-galvanic reaction, pulse, heart rate, increased breathing. The results of an experimental study aimed at studying the psychophysiological features of young people's responses to simulated situations of communication are presented: direct communication, "live"; mixed format (there is "live communication" and digital communication), as well as communication in a virtual environment. This paper will discuss 3 questionnaire questions out of 34 depending on the emotional inclusion of the subjects. Psychophysiological methods were applied, which allowed to analyze the following indicators: photoplethysmogram, electrical activity of muscles, galvanic skin response, breathing. In conclusion, it is concluded that psychophysiological indicators can be markers of emotional involvement of young people in simulated communication situations.