Heart Rate Monitor Lab - Stressful Situation
Remember to moisten the electrodes on the attaching transmitter with the chest strap.
1. Put yourself in a situation that you know causes stress. This event should last approximately 20 - 90 minutes. Examples are rush hour traffic, confrontation, exam, hectic schedule, interview, home visit, skydiving, etc.
2. Record your heart rate every 2 or 3 minutes for a minimum of 20 minutes.
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2-Minute Recording
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Heart Rate
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3-Minute Recording
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2
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3
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4
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6
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6
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9
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8
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12
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10
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15
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12
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18
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14
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21
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16
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24
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18
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27
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20
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30
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22
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33
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24
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36
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26
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39
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28
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42
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30
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45
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32
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48
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34
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51
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36
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54
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38
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57
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40
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60
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42
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63
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44
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66
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46
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69
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48
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72
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50
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75
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52
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78
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54
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81
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56
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84
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58
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87
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60
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90
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Questions-
1. During what activity or event did you evaluate your HR response?
2. Discuss your heart rate response to this stressful situation. How might your heart rate response affect your quality of life? Will yourawareness of this response affect your future behavior and if so, how?