Table 1.
Procedures during the trier social stress test for children (TSST-C).
| Task | Duration |
|---|---|
| Settling down, instruction | 10 min |
| Salivette 1 = t1 | 2 min |
| SAM | 2 min |
| Interaction with the social supporter | 5 min |
| Salivette 2 = t2 | 2 min |
| TSST-C introduction | 5 min |
| Preparation time | 5 min |
| TSST-C | 10 min |
| Salivette 3 = t3 | 2 min |
| Debriefing | 3 min |
| Relaxation time 1 – possible interaction with the social supporter | 10 min |
| Salivette 4 = t4 | 2 min |
| SAM | 2 min |
| Relaxation time 2 – possible interaction with the social supporter | 10 min |
| Salivette 5 = t5 | 2 min |
A Salivette is used for saliva sampling. SAM, Self-Assessment Manikin (description see below).