What is the historical significance of psychophysics?

a. It marked the first systematic attempt to measure psychological variables as precisely as physical variables in physics and chemistry.
b. It introduced numerous new constructs regarding perception.
c. It led to the development of the Weber Fraction which continues to be used today.
d. It settled once and for all the relationship between the senses and the mind.


A

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Behavior that is carried out with the goal of helping others is called __________ behavior

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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