AP Psychologymediummcq1 pt

According to Weber's law, the just noticeable difference for a stimulus is:

A.A fixed amount regardless of stimulus intensity

B.Proportional to the magnitude of the original stimulus

C.Inversely related to stimulus intensity

D.Determined by the observer's expectations

Explanation

Core Concept

Weber's law states that the JND is a constant proportion of the original stimulus intensity. For example, noticing a difference in weight depends on how heavy the original weight is.

Correct Answer

BProportional to the magnitude of the original stimulus

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