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In psychophysiological research, complex tailor-made and interactive analyses of biosignals (e.g., skin conductance, heart rate, and respiration) are often required. Moreover, a synchronization between experimental stimuli and psychophysiolgical responses is necessary. In this article, we present Psychophysiological Analysis (PSPHA), a modular script-based program for analyzing biosignals in the time domain. The modules can be integrated in a VBScript, and a wizard allows easy adaption of parameters. PSPHA is a free, interactive, and flexible program for analyzing the data of psychophysiological experiments.
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De Clercq, A., Verschuere, B., De Vlieger, P. et al. Psychophysiological Analysis (PSPHA): A modular script-based program for analyzing psychophysiological data. Behavior Research Methods 38, 504–510 (2006). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03192805
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