Karl Marbe had subjects judge weights and compare them against a standard as to whether they were lighter or heavier. Which of the following did he find?
a. the larger the standard the larger was the difference needed for detection of a difference
b. there was no evidence of mental elements or conscious content
c. subjects were able to report on the unconscious processes involved in the selection
d. Marbe did not do the research described
Answer: b. there was no evidence of mental elements or conscious content
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