Asked by britney garcia on Jul 03, 2024
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Which of the following is true of Weber's constant?
A) Weber's constant for pitch is 1/444.
B) Weber discovered that the threshold for perceiving differences in the intensity of light is about 8 percent.
C) Weber's constant is not valid for noticing differences in lifted weight.
D) Weber's constant for light is inaccurate when extremely bright or dull lights are compared.
Weber's Constant
A principle in psychophysics that quantifies the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected, stating that this change is a constant proportion of the original stimulus intensity.
Threshold
The point at which a stimulus is strong enough to be detected or to cause a response.
- Comprehend the principles of sensory thresholds and Weber's constant.
Verified Answer
RA
Rachel Albritton7 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Weber's constant for light is inaccurate when extremely bright or dull lights are compared. Weber's law is only applicable within a certain range of stimuli.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principles of sensory thresholds and Weber's constant.