Weber and Fechner found

A. that the minimally perceptible difference is roughly proportional to the original intensity of the stimulus.
B. that it is easier to tell the difference between a 25 and a 50-watt light bulb than it is to tell the difference between a 100-watt bulb and a 300-watt bulb.
C. that the minimally perceptible difference is inversely proportional to the original intensity of the stimulus.
D. consumers are more likely to drive 10 blocks to save $5 on a $500 television than they are to drive 10 blocks to save $5 on a $25 clock.


Answer: A

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