ISLE 1.7 Fechner Colors and Behnam's TopClick on the above link to work though the ISLE activity. Once you've completed the activity, navigate back and answer the following question.Which of the following is NOT true about the experimental field of psychophysics?
A. It is the study of the relationship between physical stimuli and perception.
B. It was defined by Gustav Fechner in his book titled "Elements of Psychophysics."
C. It is considered the beginning of the psychological study of sensation and perception.
D. It is not significant to the study of sensation and perception.
Answer: D
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