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Skinmoderate reliabilityobvious

Sweating/Perspiration

Visible perspiration, especially on forehead, upper lip, or palms.

AnxietyStressFearDeception

Visual Description

Visible moisture on skin, sheen on forehead, may wipe face.

Duration: sustainedVisibility: obvious

How to Observe

Rule out environmental factors
Palms are key indicator
Note if wiping increases

Context Matters

•Autonomic stress response
•Environment affects sweating
•Exercise causes sweating
•Baseline varies greatly

Common Misinterpretations

⚠Hot environment
⚠Physical exertion
⚠Medical conditions (hyperhidrosis)

Quick Info

Primary Signal

Anxiety

Body Region

🌡️Skin

Reliability

moderate

Duration

sustained

Visibility

obvious

Related Cues

Self-Touching/Pacifying

Fidgeting/Restless Hands

Associated Emotions

Related Temporal States

Acute Stress Response

Rumination Cycle