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The size of the difference threshold is greater for heavier objects than for lighter ones.This best illustrates

A) sensory adaptation.
B) transduction.
C) Weber's law.
D) subliminal stimulation.

Difference Threshold

The minimum amount of change needed in a stimulus for the difference to be noticeable.

Weber's Law

A principle stating that the smallest noticeable difference in stimulus intensity is a constant proportion of the intensity of the initial stimulus.

Sensory Adaptation

The mechanism in which sense receptors reduce their responsiveness to steady stimuli over a period, helping organisms to pay attention to alterations in their surroundings.

  • Explain the concept of sensory adaptation and its effects on perception.
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