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The influence of intellectual work on the blood pressure of man

Studied changes in blood pressure as a result of mental processes. Describes an experiment conducted on a 23 yr old S. Two methods were used to measure pressure: (1) by varying the pressure by sudden jumps, and (2) by slow changes. In the second method a differentiation of the counter pressure was e...

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Published in:Psychological review 1897-01, Vol.4 (1), p.54-66
Main Authors: Binet, M. A, Vaschide, N
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Language:English
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Summary:Studied changes in blood pressure as a result of mental processes. Describes an experiment conducted on a 23 yr old S. Two methods were used to measure pressure: (1) by varying the pressure by sudden jumps, and (2) by slow changes. In the second method a differentiation of the counter pressure was established to determine the effect of mental calculations on blood pressure. The results show that a pressure of 100-120 mm completely suppressed the pulsation of a state of repose as against a state of intellectual labor. A counter test was conducted to reconfirm that constant pressure should lie between 100-120 mm. Concluded that a change in the amplitude of the pulsation of people is a result of their physiological condition.
ISSN:0033-295X
1939-1471
DOI:10.1037/h0072774