The Smallest Intensity of a Stimulus That Can Be Reliably

question 78

Multiple Choice

The smallest intensity of a stimulus that can be reliably detected,used by Fechner as the "zero point" in his scale of subjective intensities,is called the

• A) logarithm.
• B) absolute threshold.
• C) phi phenomenon.
• D) constant k.

Comprehend the basics of comparative cognition and findings from research in this area.

Grasp how language influences thought processes.

Understand the debate regarding the linguistic relativity hypothesis.

Recognize the benefits of bilingual education and debunk myths surrounding bilingualism.

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