Weber and Fecher Found

question 30

Multiple Choice

Weber and Fecher found

• A)That it is easier to tell the difference between a 25 and a 50-watt light bulb than it is to tell the difference between a 100-watt bulb and a 300-watt bulb
• B)That the minimally perceptible difference is roughly proportional to the original intensity of the stimulus
• C)That the minimally perceptible difference is inversely proportional to the original intensity of the stimulus
• D)Consumers are more likely to drive 10 blocks to save $5 on a $500 television than they are to drive 10 blocks to save $5 on a $25 clock

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Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

The ability to reason and tackle new problems using logic, without relying on previously learned information.

Crystallized Intelligence

Refers to the accumulation of knowledge, skills, and experience that one gains over time, often assessed through vocabulary and factual information tests.

Neurological Factors

Elements that affect the structure and function of the nervous system, influencing behavior, cognition, and emotion.

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use learned knowledge and experience, which typically increases or remains stable with age.