Perceptual Isolation As a Stress Situation

Autonomic Stability and Transcendental Meditation

“…When a person is angry or fearful the frequency rises (17), as it does when adrenaline and nonadrenaline levels increase (18). Stimulants (19) and environmental stresses of various kinds also elevate the frequency of spontaneous GSR (18,20,21,22,23). Within a given situation, some individuals (stabiles) consistently show lower frequencies of spontaneous GSR than other individuals (labiles).…”

“…Stabiles exhibit more effective behavior than labiles in a number of situations. For example, they are better able to withstand stresses (18,23,24) and they score higher on Barron's Ego Strength scale which measures general ability to cope with environmental pressures (25). Stabiles are less impulsive on motor tasks (26) and have quicker perceptions (Embedded Figures Test] (27).…”

Multi-sensory therapy in psychiatric care

“…Research carried out in the 1960s showed that prolonged or frequent restriction of appropriate and understandable stimulation can lead to negative psychological outcomes for individuals (Zuckerman, 1964 …”

Sensation seeking og ungdommers bruk av rusmidler

“…De ferste arbeidene hvor Zuckerman behandler temaet stimulusseking, ble publisert pa 60-tallet (Zuckerman, 1964). Studier av sensorisk deprivasjon var utgangspunktet.…”