Asked by Ethan Barker on Sep 29, 2024
What is the principle that states the size of a just noticeable difference is a constant proportion of the size of the initial stimulus
A) Thorndike's law
B) Titchener's law
C) Fechner's law
D) Weber's law
Weber's Law
A principle of perception that states the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected is a constant proportion of the stimulus level.
Fechner's Law
A principle in psychophysics stating that the perceived intensity of a stimulus changes proportionally to the logarithm of the actual stimulus intensity.
Thorndike's Law
A principle stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, whereas behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.
- Describe the process by which visual illusions can change how we perceive reality.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the process by which visual illusions can change how we perceive reality.