Lecture 4 - Psychophysics

Question 1

Define a paradox.

Answer 1

A paradox -

Objectification of subjective experience.

Question 2

Define psychophysics.

Answer 2

Psychophysics ‘was to be an exact theory of the relation of material and mental worlds.’

Desire to write an equation between the physical intensity of a stimulus and quantity of sensation.

Fechner (1860’s)

(see relevant lecture slides for Fechner’s concept of psychophysics)

Question 3

DONT UNDERSTAND LOOK AT RELEVANT POWERPOINT AND TEXTBOOK PAGES.

Answer 3

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