Which Is True About the Weber-Fechner Law

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which is true about the Weber-Fechner Law?

• A) It is a ratio of the just-noticeable difference (JND)/standard stimulus.
• B) Is applicable to all sensory modalities.
• C) Strength of the sensation increases as the logarithm of stimulus intensity.
• D) It is applicable across the entire range of a stimulus intensity: from the JND to the most intense.
• E) It is applicable to only subtle JND values of stimulus intensity.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Cue

in the context of persuasion, refers to environmental or contextual factors that influence people's attitudes or responses, rather than the central quality of the message itself.

Year-To-Year Temperatures

Relates to the comparison of temperatures over consecutive years, often used in the study of climate change and global warming trends.

Central Processing

A cognitive processing route that involves careful and thoughtful consideration of persuasive message content.

Peripheral Processing

A mode of information processing in persuasion that involves focusing on superficial cues rather than the central content of the message, often leading to temporary attitude change.