Training Biofeedback for Self-Regulation of Skin Temperature to Explore Induced Cooling of Hand from Artificial Limb Ownership

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Communications - Broadcasting, Hospitality and Tourism Management

Mentor Information

Gordon Alderink, Bradley Ambrose, James Scott

Department

Frederik Meijer Honors College, Physics, Movement Science

Location

Henry Hall Atrium 79

Start Date

11-4-2012 9:00 AM

Keywords

Environment, Health, Physical Science

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore if biofeedback training on skin temperature regulation can limit or override the effect of hand cooling during an experiment called the rubber hand illusion. Literature suggests training the brain to accept an artificial hand leads the vascular system of the experimental hand to constrict. This gives the subject a feeling of hand cooling. One participant in a single subject A-B-A design, will undergo three (3) segments of consecutive four (4) day sessions. Skin temperature measures will be recorded by three (3) thermistors and a data logger.

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Training Biofeedback for Self-Regulation of Skin Temperature to Explore Induced Cooling of Hand from Artificial Limb Ownership

Henry Hall Atrium 79

The purpose of this study is to explore if biofeedback training on skin temperature regulation can limit or override the effect of hand cooling during an experiment called the rubber hand illusion. Literature suggests training the brain to accept an artificial hand leads the vascular system of the experimental hand to constrict. This gives the subject a feeling of hand cooling. One participant in a single subject A-B-A design, will undergo three (3) segments of consecutive four (4) day sessions. Skin temperature measures will be recorded by three (3) thermistors and a data logger.