Instrumental Properties of Autonomic Functions in Human Behavior.
Abstract
The major single objective of this program was to investigate learned control of visceral responses through operant conditioning and biofeedback techniques. It has been shown that the learned changes in pressure are not associated with changes in heart rate or with easily detectable changes in respiration or subjective reports of thoughts or imagery. Similarly, learned changes in heart rate were found not to be associated with changes in blood pressure. On the basis of the apparent dissociation of blood pressure and heart rate, an empirical model of visceral learning was developed in order to explain the occurrence of specificity in operant autonomic conditioning.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 23, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA005141
Entities
People
- David J. Shapiro
Organizations
- Harvard Medical School