The example illustrates Weber’s Law. This law states that the just noticeable difference (JND) between stimuli is proportional to the magnitude of the initial stimulus. In this case, the increase in tuition during the first and second years is not noticeable, but the larger increase in the third year is perceived. This reflects how the threshold for detecting changes depends on the original level of the stimulus.
Which phenomenon does the following example illustrate?
When you begin your first year of college, the tuition is $12,000. At the beginning of your second year of college the tuition has been raised by $200, but you do not notice. However, upon returning for your third year of college, you do notice that the college has raised tuition by $2, 000.
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Weber’s Law
Weber’s Law
Signal detection
Signal detection
Absolute threshold
Absolute threshold
Illusion
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