Our bodies relate how we feel in more ways than one – our heart included. Electrocardiography (ECG) is a common method in medical diagnosis, but can also be used to help understand an individual’s level of physiological arousal, as well as their emotional state.
The ECG infographic below covers the basics, and how it can be used to provide insights into human behavior.
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