During polygraph testing, a change in the electrical resistance of the skin, due to sweating, is referred to as __________ skin response.
A)kinesic
B)somatic
C)galvanic
D)intracellular

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The correct term is "galvanic skin response." This refers to the phenomenon where the electrical resistance of the skin changes due to sweating, which is often measured during polygraph tests to assess physiological responses that may indicate stress or deception.

During Polygraph Testing, a Change in the Electrical Resistance of the Skin