What Sensors Detect

• A pneumograph tracks your breathing
• A cardio cuff reads blood pressure
• GSR sensors measure skin conductance
• A plethysmograph follows pulse and volume

Physiological

• Lower overall arousal
• Stabilize vitals before testing
• Reduce physical reactivity
• Control breathing, slow and diaphragmatic

Conditioning

• Improve resting heart rate
• Lower blood pressure over time
• Sharpen recovery between stressors
• Rest fully to cut physiological noise

Mental

• Hold emotional neutrality
• Detach from question content
• Observe without engaging
• Stop replaying relevant events

Focus Anchors

• Anchor on numbers or objects
• Repeat a steady mental mantra
• Keep attention off the content
• Prevent rumination between questions

Behavioral

• Establish a clean baseline early
• Avoid tell behaviors and fidgeting
• Stay still and minimize movement
• Answer calmly, evenly, consistently

Environmental

• Reduce external stress you control
• Maintain physical comfort
• Eliminate distractions
• Follow instructions without hesitation

Inputs To Manage

• Avoid stimulants like caffeine and nicotine
• Hydrate and stay balanced
• Test any substance beforehand
• Skip anything that impairs you