Development of Autonomic Nervous System Responsitivity in Children: A Review of the Literature

Stephanie A. Shields

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Abstract

This paper reviews the literature on Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) responsiveness in children. Normative developmental changes in cardiovascular activity (heart rate and blood pressure), electrodermal activity, and the dynamic balance between branches of the ANS are summarized. Several issues which appear to have potential for further developmental study are identified. Problems and limitations in the psychophysiological study of children are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)291-319
Number of pages29
JournalInternational Journal of Behavioral Development
Volume6
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1983

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Social Psychology
  • Education
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Developmental Neuroscience
  • Life-span and Life-course Studies

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