Using the method of ____, the subject is instructed to change a variable stimulus so that its magnitude appears to equal that of a standard stimulus. After this, the average difference between the variable stimuli and the standard is determined.

a. adjustment
b. limits
c. constant fixation
d. stimulus fixation


a. adjustment

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