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Three studies are reported that, in general, fail to replicate an earlier investigation by this laboratory (Suter & Loughry-Machado, 1981) in which impressive self-regulation of skin temperature by children was obtained. Mediation of skin temperature biofeedback effects is discussed. It is concluded that biofeedback self-regulation cannot be understood independently of the interpersonal, attitudinal, and cognitive context in which it occurs.
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A brief report of Experiment 1 was presented by the second author at the meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, April 1981. This research was supported in part by Grant SPI79-26853 from the National Science Foundation to David C. Cohen and Grant SPI80-24946 to the first author. John Herndon assisted capably in the planning, conduct, and analysis of Experiment II.
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Suter, S., Fredericson, M. & Portuesi, L. Mediation of skin temperature biofeedback effects in children. Biofeedback and Self-Regulation 8, 567–584 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00998764
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