Although extensive research has been conducted on psychophysiological reactivity, there is a paucity of data concerning the temporal stability of such procedures. Test-retest reliability of experimental stressors from both mental and physical modalities were assessed using a wide range of psychophysiological measures. Absolute baseline and test values demonstrated adequate test-retest reliability for skin temperature, skin resistance, vasomotor response, heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, while forearm EMG had low reliability. Difference scores, which represent change from baseline to test conditions, did not have adequate reliability. These data represent a necessary step towards standardization of psychophysiological assessment techniques and thus may guide further use of more reliable methods.
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