A consultant is trying to convince a manufacturer that changing the taste of their drink product slightly will not be detected as much as if they were in the perfume business where clients would detect a similar slight change in odor
Based on Weber's research with different sense dimensions, is the consultant's claim accurate and if so, why?
a. Yes, because Weber's constant for odor is greater than Weber's constant for taste.
b. Yes, because a person will be more sensitive to changes in odors than changes in taste.
c. No, because a person will be more sensitive to changes in taste than changes in odor.
d. No, because people are equally sensitive to changes in taste and odor.
Answer: b. Yes, because a person will be more sensitive to changes in odors than changes in taste.
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