Abstract
In this study, effect of pairing visual and odor stimulus on cardiovascular responses before, during, and after stress tasks, as well as subjective responses such as mood (Positive Affect, Negative Affect, Calmness Affect) before and after stress task was examined. The subjects (n=48) ware divided visual group, odor group, visual and odor group, and control group. The stimulus used ware artificial foliage plant as visual stimulus, and lavender as odor stimulus. The stress task was calculating and interview.
The effects of pairing visual and odor stimulus during tasks on cardiovascular responses ware significantly lower other groups. The result suggested the possible that pairing artificial foliage plant and odor stimulus decrease stress more effective than artificial foliage plant only.
