The Principle That Two Stimuli Must Differ by a Constant

question 115

Multiple Choice

The principle that two stimuli must differ by a constant minimum proportion for their difference to be perceived is known as

• A) prosopagnosia.
• B) Weber's law.
• C) signal detection.
• D) sensory adaptation.

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Definitions:

Multinomial Experiment

An experiment involving outcomes that can fall into one of several categories, generalizing binomial experiments.

Fixed Number

A value that remains constant and does not change in different situations or equations.

Independent Trials

Refer to experiments or trials in which the outcome of any single trial does not affect the outcomes of any other trials.

Null Hypothesis

A statistically formulated assertion that posits no relationship or difference between two or more groups or factors, serving as a default position until evidence suggests otherwise.