Physiological responses happen when we perceive that we're under stress or danger, whether it's real or imagined. The fight or flight response is your body's way of protecting you by producing stress hormones, cortisol, and adrenaline so that you can be ready to either fight or run.

What is an example of a physiological response?

Examples include changes in heart rate, respiration, perspiration, and eye pupil dilation. Changes in perspiration are measured by galvanic skin response measurements to detect changes in electrical conductivity. Such nervous system changes can be correlated with emotional responses to interaction events.

What is physiological response in emotion?

Physiological Responses

This physiological response is the result of the autonomic nervous system's reaction to the emotion we're experiencing. The autonomic nervous system controls our involuntary bodily responses and regulates our fight-or-flight response.