Social Stress Lab
The lab focuses on understanding the psychological and physiological impacts of social stress, particularly in high-pressure situations like public speaking, competitive games, and decision-making tasks. Research includes studying how stress influences behavior, emotions, and performance through tasks like the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST) and other structured social interactions. The lab employs various physiological measurements, such as ECG and blood pressure monitoring, to assess participants' responses to these stressors. Additionally, the lab explores emotion regulation strategies, especially how multiple strategies are used concurrently (polyregulation) in response to stress. The goal is to develop insights that can help optimize stress responses and improve overall well-being.
EXP 1) The lab explores psychological and physiological responses to social stress through tasks like the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST), where participants perform under evaluative conditions. By using physiological measurements such as ECG and blood pressure monitoring, the research examines how stress impacts decision-making and emotion regulation. These studies aim to better understand the effects of stress on performance and overall well-being.
EXP 2) The experiment described in the document investigates the physiological and psychological responses of adolescents and their parents during stress-inducing tasks, such as delivering a speech and performing mental arithmetic under evaluative conditions. The study involves detailed physiological monitoring, including saliva sampling to measure cortisol levels, ECG, and blood pressure recordings, to assess how participants react to these stressors. The experiment aims to understand the impact of social evaluation and cognitive challenges on stress responses, with a focus on both immediate and recovery phases.
The document provides a detailed experimental protocol for a study examining participants' physiological and psychological responses during tasks such as a trivia game and the Prisoner's Dilemma. It includes steps for participant preparation, task execution, physiological monitoring, and post-experiment procedures.
The document details the procedures for conducting a psychophysiological study involving tasks like the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST), where participants are evaluated on their ability to present personal strengths and weaknesses under stress, with physiological data collected throughout the experiment.
The document outlines the protocol for a psychophysiological study where participants engage in tasks such as discussing policy changes, completing questionnaires, and playing games, all while their physiological responses are monitored to assess the impact of social and cognitive stressors.
The document provides a comprehensive protocol for a study that examines the physiological and psychological responses of adolescents and their parents during stress-inducing tasks, such as delivering a speech and performing mental arithmetic, with detailed instructions for the collection of saliva samples and physiological data throughout the experiment.
The document provides a detailed coding manual for analyzing participants' nonverbal behaviors, impressions with specific guidelines for evaluating body posture, confidence, nervousness, and other emotional responses.