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. 2012 Sep 28;3:352. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2012.00352

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).