Which of the following is true of autonomic measures?
A) Their results are reflected on the positive-affect-negative-affect scale.
B) They do not involve physical contraptions like imaging machines or lie detectors.
C) Their results correspond fairly well to introspective self-reports of emotional experience.
D) They cannot measure things like facial reactions without a volitional response from the consumer.

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Autonomic measures are physiological measures of emotional arousal, such as heart rate or sweating. These measures do not rely on introspection and are not reflected on the positive-affect-negative-affect scale. However, research has found that these measures can correspond fairly well to self-reports of emotional experience. Option A is incorrect as autonomic measures are not reflected on the positive-affect-negative-affect scale. Option B is incorrect as autonomic measures do involve physical contraptions. Option D is incorrect as autonomic measures can measure facial reactions without volitional response.

Which of the Following Is True of Autonomic Measures