The GSR is usually considered to be

A) a measure of conscious emotion
B) an index of honesty
C) a measure of the cognitive component of emotion
D) a general measure of autonomic arousal

General Measure

A broadly applicable evaluation or assessment tool designed to quantify attributes or performance across a wide range of subjects or contexts.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary body functions, such as heartbeat, blood flow, breathing, and digestion.