What Does a Really Large Constant Fraction in Weber's Law

question 12

Multiple Choice

What does a really large constant fraction in Weber's law tell us about our ability to judge differences?

• A) Most people are very similar in their ability to judge differences.
• B) Most people are very different in their ability to judge differences.
• C) Most people can distinguish stimuli even if differences between them are relatively small.
• D) Most people can distinguish stimuli only if the differences between them are relatively large.

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Definitions:

Ethylene

A gaseous plant hormone involved in various processes such as ripening of fruits, flowering, and leaf abscission.

Leaf Abscission

The process by which a plant sheds its leaves, usually in response to environmental signals, to conserve resources or protect itself from harsh weather conditions.

Fruit Ripening

The process by which fruits reach their edible stage, involving changes in color, texture, and flavor, typically triggered by ethylene.

Physical Trauma

Describes an injury that is caused by a physical force, potentially leading to body harm.