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Weber-fechner Law (Noun)

Meaning

(psychophysics) the concept that the magnitude of a subjective sensation increases proportional to the logarithm of the stimulus intensity; based on early work by E. H. Weber.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The Weber-Fechner law describes how the intensity of a sensation increases as the logarithm of the stimulus intensity, a fundamental principle in the field of psychophysics.
  • Researchers have long relied on the Weber-Fechner law to quantify the relationship between stimulus intensity and subjective experience in human perception.
  • The Weber-Fechner law provides a mathematical framework for understanding how human perception changes in response to varying levels of sensory stimuli.
  • By applying the Weber-Fechner law, psychologists can better grasp the underlying mechanisms of human perception and its limitations.
  • Despite being discovered in the 19th century, the Weber-Fechner law remains a cornerstone of psychophysics and continues to influence new research in the field.

Synonyms

  • Fechner's Law

Hypernyms

  • Law
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