Event Title
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.
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.