Fechner’s equation for the measurement of sensation states that S = k log I. What does k represent?
a. The measured intensity of the physical stimulus
b. The cumulative spacing between the Just Noticeable Differences
c. The magnitude of sensation
d. The constant specific to the modality of sensation
D
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a. description b. prediction c. control d. understanding
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